Thanks for the info. Luckily, I have sources for recs at all of the places I am considering to apply at. I just didn't know if the generic non-employee LORs matter much. It sounds like they might not, which actually makes things easier for me.

Funny you mention the ANG.....I am a Guard baby, 23 years in. I'm being put out of the military on a medical, so staying in isn't an option (but the medical has it's own benefits in the event of a furlough/etc).