Jumping Ship Earlier than Planned
Thinking about getting out after my ADSC is up and jumping to guard/reserves, will be close enough to retirement that it’s worth weighing both routes.
Background:
Prior enlisted guy commissioned in Air Force at almost 7 years TIS. Will be essentially 18years TIS when my commitment is up.
I could just tack on 2 extra and get the active duty retirement, I’d be 38 years old at that point retiring as a 20 year O-4.
I could also get out when my commitment expires and try and get on with the reserves to finish up my active duty 20. While hopefully getting picked up by a major.
Bottom line is I’m really just not happy in the AF, the desk jobs make me die a little inside everyday. I just want to fly, getting a line number 2 years early doesn’t sound too bad either.
My main concerns is the appetite for a guard/reserve unit to pick me up being such a high TIS guy.
Looking for any advice/personal experience. Feel free to poke holes in my plan. Thanks everyone.