Originally Posted by
Gone Flying
yep, I think that is a major factor. I think the USAF AD commitment is up to 12 years now. Certainly changes the age people get out at, but might also sway someone’s decision to stay 8 more years and get a check for life with insurance for situations just like this one.
It’s 10 years after getting your wings...there was a time around 2012-2015, where LT’s would spend a year causal, then the year of UPT, so they would be around 12 yrs total service when first eligible to separate.