> When brainstorming about potential careers and paths, I will always mentally cross out things that seem to require too much speaking This is the wrong approach. It's going to result in your unhappiness. You're going to regret not following your passions. The Air Force is not really any different from private sector for you. It's going to be a job. If you avoid speaking, it's going to limit your potential. Whether it's in government or private. I've said it a lot in this subreddit. Letting your stutter make your life decisions will lead to regret.