it's never been a better time to try and snag a fighter. The (fighter) pilot shortage won't be solved anytime soon.
The only sure way you won't get a fighter is if you quit. Make the air force tell you no. and when they do, make them tell you no again. and again. and again.
also, own everything. did you miss the board b/c of your recruiter? or in hindsight was there something you could have done differently to not miss the board? no one cares about excuses. work harder!
don't give up!