Definitely start rushing an Air Guard or AFRES squadron, or two, or three. In the wonderful Herc or something else. I was able to leave AD on day last of one month and sign in to AFRES unit on day first of next month. No break in service.
The pay will keep you comfortable while you wait for the commercial side to start for you.
Start rushing now. Bring donuts in the AM, beer after lunch. And I mean do BOTH.