Well... if you are rated, for at least 20 years. I came on active duty in the early 90's and they were banking pilots, conducting RIFs, offering 15 year retirements, and early seperation bonuses. Mid to late 90's they realized they're short again. Despite the bonuses the Air Force was offering, many folks were jumping ship to the airlines. Then, post 9/11 the pendulum swings again. Pilots stayed in and the ANG / Res components saw a lot of mobilization. By 2006 the AF was too fat again and it was time to start cutting. Seems every 5 to 6 years for a complete cycle. Sad to say I've seen it too many times.