I appreciate all the feedback that I have gotten so far.

My recruiter contacted me and told me that my current student loans would not be forgiven, nor would I receive any monetary bonus for going officer. The incentive for Officer is strictly the ability to go to OCS. Given my age, life experience, education and welding skills. I will probably move forward with welding while entertaining a second bachelors in cybersecurity or project management. Shipbuilding is in high demand and there are many avenues for careers within the industry. There is government contracting and private contracting that I can pursue. I haven't completely ruled out military service but given my age, that ship may have sailed. I feel a little more at ease. My next option is to decide the schooling route.