Originally Posted by Senior Skipper

I am a commuter, but not by choice. If I get lucky, I can commute non-stop, but that's getting harder every month. I think you're doing the right thing by looking carefully at the bases before making up your mind, although Snuff has a good point about moving for a regional base.

Another thing to consider- if your significant other isn't a crew member, good luck explaining why you have to leave home at noon today, when your trip doesn't start until noon tomorrow.