The million dollar question Published Nov. 20, 2006 By Senior Master Sgt. Mack Houseman 932 AW Scott AFB, Ill. -- Question of the month: Who wants to be a millionaire???ME, OOH! ME!! The explosively popular game show is filled with tension, suspense, and a cash prize of one million dollars. The show debuted in 1999 in the U.S. It was hosted by Regis Philbin and literally captured the hearts and minds of 30 million viewers three times a week. There's no easier way to make a million dollars than by correctly answering successive multiple-choice question of increasing difficulty...or is there? Shall we "Ask the Audience," "Phone a Friend" or use our "50/50" lifeline? What would you say if I told you that the Air Force offers you an opportunity to increase your life-time earnings by nearly ONE MILLION DOLLARS at no cost to you? It's true! Let's "Ask the Audience" to find out how. The audience says: education is the answer. The Air Force requires that you (enlisted member) have a minimum of a high school education (or equivelent) to join. According to the U.S. Census Bureau your lifetime earnings with a high school education is, on average, $1.2M. If you complete a bachelors degree your lifetime earnings leaps to $2.1M. That's nearly a million dollars. Are you interested in making a million dollars? Perhaps it's time to "Phone a Friend." Our friend, in this case, is our Wing Education Office. The Air Force pays 100 percent towards a bachelor's degree, up to $250 per credit, 75 percent towards a master's degree up to $187.50 per credit hour. You can receive additional information on your educational benefits from Staff Sgt. Crawford (Wing Education) at 229-7070. You're much better off not using your "50/ 50," it's merely a flip of the coin and certainly not worth chancing you're families future. Take my advice...increase your education...increase your income. You too can be a Millionaire!