How many of you would rejoin if given the chance?

The scariest words I ever heard: "Men retire, men die". They're scary because they're true. Our lives are defined by what we're doing. Ask a woman what she is and she'll likely answer, "Mother", "Wife", etc. Ask a man and he'll respond with his occupation. So let retirement be your entree to a new career. I made my writing. It was a lifelong dream interrupted by the responsibilities of family. To a businessman, time is money. To an artist, money is time. Although not flush with riches, my retirement income is sufficient to fund my craft.

Happily retired....plus I really like my permanent "no-shave" chit..

My colonel continued to work in the office for two weeks after he retired. Said he was avoiding his wife.

I would take a major pay cut to serve again--but only in the right specialty. Intel gathering, especially airborne, especially launching off of carriers, is KICK ASS!

I retired in 1994. While it's fun to muse over rejoining, it was a good decision to retire. I do not regret my military career, and since I'm approaching 62, will opt for retiring permanently next year.

Somehow, I don't think I could do the PRT as readily as I used to!

Once I retire, and if offered the chance to re-join, there would be no way possible as my wife would slap the living hell out of me.

Hi, PO2 Martin.

I started in the Guard in 1992, went to AD, then was medically retired with a service-connected disability in 2002. When we moved back to Alabama in 2011, I reached out to my old unit and asked the commander if I could volunteer with the sole intent of finishing my twenty year commitment. I don't get paid, none of the time since 2011 counts towards my retirement, and the only person counting to 20 is me.

The watch never ends. I would go back today if I could.

I've went back as a civilian contractor and loved it. My wife is not in favor of my getting back on active duty, and now I'm getting too old so I guess it's a moot question for me

I really miss the travel and comradery. But I am also really enjoying my new career in IT.

I think it this cartoon says it all - it's pretty sad to see retired officers and senior NCO's who can't let go and move on.

In a heartbeat!