Posted on Dec 23, 2015
I EASed almost a year ago. I'm thinking about going back in but as Marine reserves. Has anyone done this after being out for so long? Advice?
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The day I got my DD214 it wasn't easy. The day prior I was excited to start a new chapter in my life but when I got that DD214 it hit me that I was leaving and I just felt empty. It hasn't gotten easier since. I don't want to go active again but was thinking maybe going into the reserves would help. But I am afraid that it won't be like how I thought.
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It will never be able to live up to your expectations, and remember that you may end up deployed with your part time unit.
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That's a good idea that way the time u do in the reserve counts towards retirement
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It should not be that hard to get into a Reserve unit. I did that after I left AD the first time. I did a couple of years in the Reserves then went back onto AD because I missed the life style. Just be prepared for the Reserves to be more lax than your AD unit.
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Hi Cpl Rocha, I'm Cody Collins USMC October 9 1979 to August 18, 1988. I got out and thought as you , to go join the reserves. But instead I joined the manufacturing industry! Both auto and steel industry are always on the lookout for Military talent. You may need to relocate to another city or state. Have you thought about that?
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Some guys in the reserves think that the 28 or whatever days they are not drilling are the days that don't count. I knew a staff sergeant that would watch "Cross of Iron" before every drill.
It is taken pretty seriously by most of the Marines. That was my experience with it. It's a great way to stay in touch.
Walt
It is taken pretty seriously by most of the Marines. That was my experience with it. It's a great way to stay in touch.
Walt
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