I second this. There's a good probability you'll be passed over again and then the AF will screw you like they did those Majors a year or so ago (didn't offer continuation). You can get promoted in the Guard or Reserves no problem. I just got promoted to Major in the Reserves and I haven't even started a Masters yet. That wouldn't have happened on Active Duty. People have been saying for a long time the AF needs to focus more on job expertise instead of queep, and some people are hopeful with Welsh being the new CSAF, but I'm not going to hold my breath. The AF will screw you until they desperately need you, and then they will give you a bonus and play semi-nice. If they don't need you, you're gone--no questions asked.