timing is everything. i went through upt 4 years ago when if you had a pulse you got your wings, that was right after 9/11 and they couldnt afford to wash guys out. now the mentality is different because the pipeline shrunk big time and the demand for pilots in the military is much lower.

you will be well AHEAD of your guard/reserve counterparts in my opinion. youll be at a regional by this fall, upgrade in 1-2 years, and be eligible for a major shortly after that.

your military buddies will be ahead of you in regards to pay, but youll blow them out of the water with flight time. you already have more flight time than i do in the military!