Great discussion all around.

Here's the turd in the punch bowl comment.

The needs of the AF trumps everything.

We all know folks who tried to punch the right holes to line up their careers only to have their plans change in an instant. We all know folks who looked only towards getting the best assignment they could get and did just fine.

Don't get used to the status quo, because once you get any semblance of feeling comfortable, the rug can get pulled out from under you. Keep all your options open.

Good luck.