68W Transfer from KYARNG to TXARNG?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:18:40 -0500

I recently relocated from KY to TX (JBSA- FT. Sam) and have been making the commute to and from drill. The only reason I want to stay with the unit in KY is they're up for a rotation at NTC June 2016. At the unit, I am not getting much experience and will have a senior medic for the first time in nearly a year. (I got to the unit June 2015 and have not had an active med NCO.) If I transfer to TXARNG, I would be transferring back to KYARNG around Oct 2017. Is it worth it?? Any suggestions for a unit I would actually utilize my MOS and gain experience?

Response by SSG Jesse Cheadle made Mar 9 at 2016 3:44 PM

SSG Jesse Cheadle — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 15:44:00 -0500

So far as the unit piece I do not have any advice. The experience at NTC will be good for you as a medic. I was Active Army and do not understand the Guard. I would contact the TXARNG and see what they have to offer in terms of professional development and weigh your options between the two.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2016 10:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 22:29:20 -0500

PFC Private RallyPoint Member Another option you may want to look into is going into the ING(Inactive NG). Since you'll be moving back to KY in a year or so. You'll still be on books in KY, but not required to drill (except for yearly muster). It could take up to 90 days to get a IST done. So doing some Barney math here. You go to NTC in June. Get back and drop IST packet in July. Worse case scenario Oct you get officially transferred. Wash rinse repeat coming back to KY.
Another option is to find a Guard unit in TX and ATTEMPT to work it with both units that you stay on books in KY, but drill in TX. More often than not though unit Commands won't let you do that for extended period like your situation.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2016 7:24 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 May 2016 19:24:58 -0400

Good information. I moved in January from Louisiana and have been driving back and forth until I find a unit in Texas. I am a 92A (Automated Logistical Specialists) E-5. I am around the Dallas area so anything within 50 miles would be lovely. If anyone can help out let me know because that drive is tough.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2019 8:37 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:37:30 -0500

I’m a TXARNG recruiter and I’m a medic if you want advice on a good unit I know where to find them. PM me if you’re still looking