Originally Posted by
Hacker15e
Don't be one of those military folks who foolishly does backflips to avoid going to the regionals because they think it is beneath them professionally.
Yes, there is some short-term financial pain incurred by going that route, but everything else about it is a net positive professionally that will pay off big in the long game.
Bingo. How many separating/retired military guys have posted "I learned..." from their regional time? You should learn from each new job.