G26ster wrote:I'm in an odd situation. I'm both retired AND reserve. I'm in the Retired Reserve. I served 14 years active, and 9 years in the Individual Ready Reserve. I did not build enough "good years" in the IRR to get a 20 year letter. So, after 23 years I got notified I could either be discharged or go into the Retired Reserve as a "patriotic choice." I draw no benefits, but as I understand it I can be recalled during a national mobilization, even after age 60 (as most retired folks can). I'm 68 right now and would gladly serve if called, but I'm afraid I'd never pass a military flight physical. Too many "gittin' old" issues.
I was in for 12 Active Army and did another 6 between NG and reserve. My civilian work become enough of a priority to have to drop the reserves and I had to go to Retired Reserve status also. I am near 57 and also could be reactivated if needed. I was a qualified Combat Engineer and a Maintenance CW3. A big salute
to you and all the others in all the catagories.