I think the element here is we’re seeing “plenty” of open time but in hindsight it’s not plenty of open time because it’s spread out over all bases.
What we need to see is endless blocks of grey color day in day out for each base to the point we just see grey on the screen because that’ll force staffing and recalls.
Until that happens I’m sitting at home playing Call of Duty (by the way Cold War is AWESOME!) and practicing my culinary skills.