I'm AD Navy right now and have been lucky, still in the cockpit for a fourth straight tour. How has it affected my career (I really never wanted one anyway)....well, not good. I'm 99% sure I'm an O-4 till 20, have 5 years left and almost 2 years left on these flying orders. Staying flying now days is not a ticket to O-5 though I'm sure some folks can get it done. I have a strong chance of flying at least 2 of my last 3 years in the Navy. Never wanted to stay to 20 but here I am and so far, so good. Not always happy either with the politics and I'm quite bull headed so that hasn't helped but if I can stay flying for most of my career, I'll be happy. Nothings impossible, just improbable at times.