Empire One,
I know exactly how you feel.
I, like yourself, quite enjoy wearing a green uniform, am also on an IRC and due to do JCSC early next year.
Having examined my options, penalty claueses etc and what lyes ahead - I have decided to transfer to another service, therfore retaining all of my pension rights, flying pay etc. But most importantly, my new career allows ME to make the decision as to whether I continue to fly or choose a staff job.
No guesses about which service, but the aircraft has 4 engines, I get my full JAR ATPL(A)and at 38 I can either leave to work for the airlines with my full pension or stay as spec aircrew.
If you want any up to date gen, then I'm your man!