Nip,
I'm not sure that location is as trivial as those of old will assume it to be; I completely understand the principle behind why you say that (vs flying upside down and at M1.2+), but the reality I feel is a little different?
aevu is likely to be much like a lot of guys and gals arriving on the FL these days - early 30s, married, a lot with kids. Gone are the days where the majority of OCU grads are mid-20s, single and living in the Mess, therefore location could be considered to be more important.
Either way, when considering the age of most OCU grads currently (on FJ anyway), doesn't bode well for those wishing to climb the promotion ladder, where some are Wg Cdrs at the same age of some that others are in their first FL tour! Probably a different thread altogether! As a grad one's ability to attain the higher ranks is very difficult!
BB.