First hand similar experience: you can still become a career aviator.

I was an advanced Strike/Jet student that "washed out" prior to wings. At this point I hold a career flying that my flight school classmates are envious of - so my recommendation is to press on in an active/guard/reserve career and use the GI Bill to it's fullest through CFI/II/MEI and all the time building you need to move forward.

The GI Bill funded all of my ratings beyond the PPL, including a few type ratings that led me to my current career.

Best of luck.