Originally Posted by N1sync

VBD is our variable base, it's what they award when there's no other vacancies currently available to new hires and is the most junior 'base.' It's not a bad deal if you are flexible and like to see new places, it is terrible if you have a family. Most of the new hires have been able to get what they want or close to it though while they are still in training. We don't typically do involuntary TDY's anymore unless you're on the Airbus in SFB. If you do get bases in FL however, be prepared to be on reserve not just in your base but for every FL base and AVL.