dropped out because they lied to him and told him he could fly a jet. He was 6'4 at the time (too big for the cockpit). He wanted to fly a jet his entire life up to that point.
Ever sat in one? I'm 6' and could barely sit in an F-16.
No, but he specifically told them his height when he applied and they told him it wouldnt be a problem that they could accommodate his size (big goon hockey player), so he got accepted, went through training, and then they flat out soul crushed him.