Point well taken thanks. If all goes well then selection and pin by the end of this calendar year. Then 3 years for pension.



More than the pension though the guard service provides some income to "soften the landing" of this regional life. And recession proofs my career a bit. And the health care. Yes I'm giving up probably a half trip a month on average to get that but seems like a decent tradeoff. Lastly, subconciously it's probably hard to leave after 23 years and counting too. More than I'd like to admit anyway!


I'm going to stay the path for now and pass on the C-12 qual. Maybe another opportunity will present itself down the road that will be a better fit. At the current pace end of the year I should make all the mins for legacy and majors as well so that will be another decision point.