Originally Posted by WhiskeyTangoFox

Regional life with kids is tough, but what the guys are saying is correct. Quality of Life being based at home makes a difference. I was out stationed in my first turbo prop operator and hated the commute, I came to a bigger regional just for base and got the base in training as I was the oldest in the class. CDOs do work, I had them for three months now and I am home everyday and on my days off I pick up day trips to get me over 100 credit... But once again I am living at base makes it a lot easier.
I have two kids and a full time working wife, if that helps.