If I could get into a solid Guard/Reserve unit I'd bail in a heartbeat. I'd pick up cans on the side of the road for extra coin if that's what it took to have a taste of freedom. The military can manipulate the rules to their advantage at any time. Flying around for Skywest or Exp Jet will build the time quickly, and perhaps in the ANG or Reserves you can grab a TDY here or there for some extra coin. Here's the deal: When you CAN get hired, you will be available. You won't be stop-lossed, non-current from a non flying tour, and you will have some flexibility. I'd take that blood money (VSP), praise God, and start networking. Dribble it into your budget slowly as you make some belt tightening moves.
And apply to everyone. Get hired anywhere are you are in the game.