Don't rule out other Tactical Aircraft like Herks. Getting to fly in a tactical enviroment all while logging good time i.e. big aircraft / multi / turbine time. I'm not saying that fighter time is any less marketable but having big aircraft time will open few more doors when you retire or seperate.

Don't sweat being in the band...

BTW I'm a non-scholarship ROTC grad in my 19th year in the AF flying both fast and heavy stuff. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Best of Luck to You,
JD