I'll echo what everyone else has said...forget helos. I flew them and C-12s at the same time. The first time I tried to get out (1985) the helo time counted for zero and my limited C-12 time only got me one interview.

So, I went back in as a TAR (Navy reserve active duty) and racked up a bunch of CV-580 and DC-9 hours. Finally got hired by the airlines in 1990. Looking back, the helo tour cost me 5 years seniority at my airline.

I would have been much better off going back as a T-34C SerGrad (I'm thinking that the same as a FAIP) and flying my butt off as a junior Training Command LTJG, then going to VP or VQ squadrons.

Additionally, TacAir looks like fun, but for the airlines you're better off flying C-17s, KC-135s/10s or even C-130s.

Whatever you do, keep the goal in mind, but (as a previous poster said) enjoy your active duty. The military can be great fun, especially if you dive into squadron life and enjoy the camaraderie. Its the only time in aviation you'll get to experience that. It doesn't exist at the airlines...any airline.