If America needs you again, would you be willing to return to active duty one grade lower?

I would be willing to return but at present pay grade or one higher! To return to duty in a lower pay grade would not only be unfair to the member, but unfair to the country. As most veterans do upon retirement/discharge, I have been developing myself as an individual since retirement. I entered an all-volunteer military. I performed my fair share of arduous duty and did my time and more to the best of my ability, I did what I was asked to do with no questions. To ask me to take a dive in rank/rate is truly unfair. I would return one pay grade lower, but under duress! I would still do my duty, but I don't think I could be as effective or as good a leader, as I could at my present pay grade or advanced pay grade because I would always feel cheated. Sounds cheesy but it's the truth!

I would gladly return any grade lower, even the lowest. But....that said: if I'm needed, the country's gotta be REEEEAAALLLLLYYYY desperate --- and I know there are great folks out there waiting for their talents and leadership to be given a shot.

Where do I sign up. I had a better time as a 1SG anyhow.
One question.
Can I go back in as the same pay I left as? LOL

If it hadn't been for a new family when Iraq/Afganistan kicked of I would have gone back. If America needs me, I will go. As far as going in a rank lower voluntarily, no. Rank was hard enough to get when I was in if you didn't sign for six years. I earned what few stripes I had.

If I was physically able I would still be in. Separated because of my injuries.

To quote Spock, "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one." If the Army needs me, I'll be there, ready to do what needs to be done to the utmost of my ability.

I most certainly would. No question.

Where do I report!

You bet. Be proud to.

Absofrigginlutely!