What advice would you have for someone reclassifying to either a UAV operator or combat medic?

If you're planning on becoming a medic it might not be a bad idea to buy the nremt (national registry of emergency medical technicians) book. Passing the national registry exam is, in my opinion, the hardest part of AIT. Even if you don't study like crazy, having a basic understanding of what you'll be learning will help a great deal.

Same response...those career fields are like apples and oranges.

BLUF you should do what is right and best for you. I have been a 68W medic for 15 yrs and a 68C for the last 9. You defiantly need to think about what you want out of this once it is all over. 68 series you can do so much with that from OT/PT to Cardiac Cath Tech. Straight Medic outside in a lot of communities give you $10-$12 starting. If you get certified as a COTA certified Occupational therapy Assistant you can make a lot more. In the 68 series OT, Medic, 68C all of some sort of licenses associated with them. Not sure about all the rest. I love the field it is very rewarding and you can help out so many people.