I tried to PC in the summer of 04. I was approved, but ended up not using it and seperated at the end of my UPT committment to join the Guard and fly for FDX. Yes, I was lucky in that respect and fully appreciate it.

I left the AF for reasons other than dissatisfaction with leadership. I had 3 ops tours, and only had one guy in any chain of command I didn't get along with. We didn't see eye to eye personally, but we got along just fine professionally.

I loved my time in the AD, and received excellent support from my chain (all the way to Wing CC) in rushing different Guard units. I was in an OT squadron full of "lifers," WIC grads, and high-speed dudes. ALL of them helped me out extensively, encouraged me to stay in (with no repercussions, or so they said), and fully supported my decision once I made it.

My only point to adding to this conversation is not to say y'all aren't dealing with alot of BS, it's to say that it's not like that all over the USAF. While I have my issues with the way the AD USAF and the Guard do some things, I think, overall, both are in good hands.