Posted on Jun 15, 2015
How do I update my profile on RP from Active Duty to Veteran
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This is rather difficult to type...I didn't think it would be an issue. My Army career has come to an end, I am no longer an active duty Soldier...I am a Veteran. Strange, I thought that I would be happy considering how bad my last couple duty station leadership have been. I don't miss those bast*rds, but I already miss parts of being a Soldier. I loved being a Soldier, I loved being the one everyone would come to when they needed a question answered. I didn't know everything, but I could hold my own when it came to most things. I read regulations...a lot. In my experience, I have found that even if you are right (backed by regulations), commanders still can do whatever they want, because they are protected. IG is a freaking joke. Going above them doesn't do anything except make the target on your back even bigger. Oh well, I digress.
11 June was my last day on active duty and I am now left with questions. What do I do now? I have a plan, but I am honestly scared to death to do anything. It is like I had a purpose and now I don't. It is overwhelming actually. This really isn't why I posted this, so I will get to the point (finally). How do I change my profile from active duty to Veteran?
11 June was my last day on active duty and I am now left with questions. What do I do now? I have a plan, but I am honestly scared to death to do anything. It is like I had a purpose and now I don't. It is overwhelming actually. This really isn't why I posted this, so I will get to the point (finally). How do I change my profile from active duty to Veteran?
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Go to your profile page and click on the green "SM" box after your name and it should take you to the page where you can update your status.
Sorry to hear about your having to get out!
Sorry to hear about your having to get out!
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SPC(P) Jay Heenan
PO1 John Miller, I can't click on the green 'SM' button to the right of my name. Should I contact an Admin?
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SPC(P) Jay Heenan
SGT (Join to see) or CW5 (Join to see) , can you assist me in changing my 'sm' behind my name to 'v'? I can't click on the green 'sm' button behind my name...
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SPC(P) Jay Heenan, I'm sorry you weren't able to serve as long as you'd hoped. I don't know what to say, except to remind you that you DO still have a purpose.
Here's a thread that contains some words of wisdom from others who have gone through what you're experiencing. https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/medically-retired-against-your-wishes
Here's a thread that contains some words of wisdom from others who have gone through what you're experiencing. https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/medically-retired-against-your-wishes
Medically Retired Against Your Wishes? | RallyPoint
This thread is primarily for those of us who were medically retired against our wishes.... I had 18.5 years in and was medically retired. I was beside myself with grief, anger, frustration, guilt, betrayal,.......... the list is endless. I was always going to be a 30 yr man and even then I was going to retire kicking and screaming. I mean, I have a 24 yr old tattoo of a Bradley fighting vehicle on my arm. Serving is all I wanted to do. To get...
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SPC(P) Jay Heenan
Thanks SGT (Join to see). You know the kicker? I wasn't even medically retired because of how my PCM did the paperwork. They didn't even have me down for 'combat related' because I didn't whine about my knees (they were already jacked up, deployment made them worse) on my PDHRA when I got back. PEB review said nope, there wasn't enough documentation.
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SPC Jay Heenan, I would hazard a tragic story lurks behind your post. I am sorry. The military is a harsh taskmaster, a few are fortunate to survive and serve. Others are discarded by the wayside.
Please; Take several deep breaths, explore a new plan, strive, work at being a strong swimmer!, become a survivor!
Please; Take several deep breaths, explore a new plan, strive, work at being a strong swimmer!, become a survivor!
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I can relate to you I retired 3 years ago. I was in school for a little while after I got out. Right now I work only part time. I will probably go back to school and complete my degree. My self I was already a veteran when I joined.
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SPC(P) Jay Heenan
Unfortunately sir, I did not. My body gave out and had to throw in the white towel.
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Capt Seid Waddell
SPC (P) Jay Heenan, Damn! You came close according to your profile. Is it possible to finish it out in the reserves?
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SPC(P) Jay Heenan
Unfortunately Capt Seid Waddell, I went through a Medical Board and was found unfit to continue military service. That is okay, my last two duty stations, I had some really bad leadership...made me more than ready to start a new chapter of my life.
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