This was not meant as a humble brag. The FM programs are a total gamble. I watched my buddies in 2010 throw in for VSP only to be told after the fact that pilots were no longer being considered for the program (ouch).
I was in the armpit of Oklahoma when the 2014 FM program rolled out. I was within a year of my commitment and had nothing to lose putting in for VSP. Turns out AFPC decided to clear house for my year group (plus or minus a few years).
If this all comes down again, I highly suggest you weigh your options carefully. The airlines are stagnate right now. That can change in a heartbeat, but AFPC is not afraid to flash a sweet deal in your face and then pull it back in a heart beat.
Hit up your local Guard unit. With all of the recent AFFORGEN changes, we're seeing a a lot of outflow of experience in my MWS. Nice work, Air Force.
Best of luck to the guys/gals dealing with the next round of (RUMINT) force management.