Are there times when prior service can do a shorter AIT than an IET soldier?

SPC Steve Thomas if the location of the training is a National Guard training area, or not it's traditional location, then it's a NG version of the course. For instance, 91B held at camp Shelby or 68W held at Fort Indiantown Gap

SFC (Join to see) very interesting. are there restrictions on how long you have been out? i have been out a long time!

SPC Steve Thomas sorry, that's a recruiter question that I can't really answer for you.

SFC (Join to see) thank you for the info. i am just trying to get back in without taking too long away from my civilian law practice. i will call local recruiters and get more info!

SPC Steve Thomas You mention a respite from your work. Have you considered the possible networking opportunities as a JAG?

CSM Charles Hayden sure! i may put in a JAG packet. just feeling out my options!

SPC Steve Thomas - I'm in an SFAB now, not on the line anymore. I have seen a few guys in their 40s that could still hang with the best of them. To be honest, when it comes to National Guard Infantry, if you can pass the ACFT at the Heavy standard and ruck 12 miles in under 3 hrs with a 35lb ruck, every leader will want you in their formation. In my time on the line, I often ran into young soldiers that wanted to talk the talk, but couldn't walk the walk when it came to physical performance.

In my opinion, do what you want to do now, so you won't have regrets later.

CPT (Join to see) Thank you for the insight. I am sure I will figure out something in terms of getting back in. There are a lot of ways to look at this. Am I seeking a challenge for the right reasons? Maybe a more physically demanding MOS is the right fit. Or do you look at it and say hey, at this point in your life you might have the most value as a JAG, instead of being a liability in a more physical job? Those are questions only I can answer, but getting insights from those with more recent experience, such as yourself, is very helpful.

i miss the army but i am not sure i miss it that much!

I’ve been in the Army for 2 and a half years, I was in the Marines for 4 years bro, I love the military, but sometimes I think about life afterSPC Steve Thomas

SGT (Join to see) - I think the Guard is great. I really miss my old active duty Army buddies, but I miss my old Air Guard unit. If that makes any sense. The sense of camaraderie, the way everyone takes care of each other, you don't have people PCS'ing all the time. Everyone on the whole base knows you, everyone cheers for the same baseball team, you kind of represent not only your country but your hometown.
I'm glad I got off of active duty. I've done some things on the civilian side I am very proud of. But I regret getting out of the Air Guard, in retrospect I should have reenlisted in law school. I prioritized my schoolwork over my military career and yeah, I got good grades, but I left behind something very important to me.
If you are on active duty and thinking about getting out, give the Guard a very serious look!