Twotall,
I put forth a similiar type scenario in this thread a few months ago. Pay particular close attention to The Reaper's advice, because I think its the best i've received in awhile.
http://www.professionalsoldiers.com/...ead.php?t=4525
ANY Guard IN unit you join that provides a chance to learn and grow as a Platoon Leader is a step in the right direction. I would look hard at CAT I Guard units that get alot of funding. After you've done a couple years as a PL, then come back and think about SF. Thats the jist of what TR and others have advised and with all their experience, I'm certain they are right.
In the past month, i've found a couple Guard units that are interested in having me, I'm 90% sure i'll be going to IOBC in June and from there joining a NG IN unit deploying to Iraq this Nov/Dec, upon completion of the deployment i'll be given a chance to attend Ranger School.
J