Well I'll be honest with my thoughts. This doesn't mean I don't want or wont accept your advice.

If I'm admitting my perfect scenario I would probably be flying a KC-10 or C-17 as AD Air Force. I am drawn to the heavies for some reason. The Guard Unit near me (Scott, AFB - Belleville, IL) is a refueling wing flying the KC-135. Would be right up my alley for the reasons listed previously. When I decide it's time to hang up the military uniform for good I could then have a pretty damn solid resume for a purple tailed cargo company.

The REALITY is, I would take any airframe, in just about any location. And situations like you are talking about really sway my opinion. I would be unimaginably honored to fly fighters, but I read that most guys out there are going for those slots. I'll be 26 in April, so going for those "less desirable" airframes seemed like it could give me a fighting chance at this before I go age critical.

So I'm up for anything and I welcome the "If I were in your shoes..." type of suggestions.