Since you’re already with a regional, you can ‘hold’ your spot I’d think while active with UPT training?

I also think your previous military helo time/experience is valuable, no such things as absolutes though. As you know from prior service, time with family will change a good bit.

Depending on the type of unit, military flying has unique characteristics, another factoid. Wouldn’t going off with Uncle Sam just put you closer to ‘flow’ when you came back?

Just some considerations, of course you know various particulars better than any of us.