After serving on Active duty 12 years, then switching to the National Guard and retiring, at what age can I apply for retirement pay?

2019-10-17T14:31:07-04:00

At what age can I apply for my retirement pay?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 17 at 2019 2:37 PM

2019-10-17T14:37:24-04:00

Reserve Retirement pay starts at 60

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Oct 17 at 2019 3:59 PM

2019-10-17T15:59:01-04:00

Sgt Nick Walsh: I applied for and received my retirement pay: once I retired from the Army. I was twenty-five years old.

Response by SFC Richard Williamson made Oct 17 at 2019 9:20 PM

2019-10-17T21:20:59-04:00

It used to be 62. I'm not sure what it is now.

Response by MSgt Michael Bischoff made Oct 17 at 2019 9:26 PM

2019-10-17T21:26:40-04:00

Do it at least 90 days before your 60th Birthday so you can get it on your 60 th Birthday.

Response by COL David Turk made Oct 18 at 2019 1:37 AM

2019-10-18T01:37:20-04:00

As a reservist or national guard personnel, don’t wait until filling out retirement paperwork to verify earned points (recorded). Verify annually, the previous year. Get all discrepancies resolved ASAP. The longer you wait to correct, the harder it is to get it recorded properly.

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Feb 18 at 2021 7:27 PM

2021-02-18T19:27:16-05:00

Submit your application for retired pay at least 9 months prior to age 60