I guess I'm the minority who is going to say that an easy commute is worth way more. I haven't been watching what's been going on so not sure how likely it would be to get the base you want by the time you leave training if you took the first class. I have a 26 min flight/2.5 hr commute and I wouldn't change it for anything. I've never had to commute the night before and always get home the day my trip ends. The only time I've driven over is for reserve. Of the people in those classes that end up ahead of you due to waiting, not all of them will directly affect you (other bases, other a/c). I would gladly move down 20 people on my list if it meant keeping my easy commute which equates to a MUCH better QOL!