The last two posts. Things have changed and I am not sure what they are. I do know the "meet and greet" is history and they have some sort of matrix they use to select interviewees but I have no idea what that matrix is based on. I do know this, FNG's I met had varied experience, some all military, some all civilian, and some a mixed bag.
And do not bet on riding sideways. With the opening of CGN and HKG several Newbies were offerred those bases. The 727's are slowly going away as the 757's come on board. Good luck!