Posted on Nov 29, 2014
If Retired would you serve on Active Duty if called upon to do so by the Secretary of your respective branch(RETIREMENT CALL OF DUTY SHARE)?
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I was looking at my DD 214 Member Copy 1 and 4. It states in section 18 (remarks)," SUBJECT TO ACTIVE DUTY RECALL BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY". I wonder why it says that. Need some insight RP nation. I guess that saying on the Army bumper sticker, "Retired but still serving is serving" is so true. Well for me I would put back on my uniform and grab my weapon and lead the charge.
Roger that!, I appreciate all service.
I was looking at my DD 214 Member Copy 1 and 4. It states in section 18 (remarks)," SUBJECT TO ACTIVE DUTY RECALL BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY". I wonder why it says that. Need some insight RP nation. I guess that saying on the Army bumper sticker, "Retired but still serving is serving" is so true. Well for me I would put back on my uniform and grab my weapon and lead the charge.
Roger that!, I appreciate all service.
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If the situation were bad enough for them to recall my lard-ass, I sure would.
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SGT Erin Mcadams
I have a sign on my front door ( I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION ) I hold this in my heart till my death. If my Country is in need, I will be there.
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PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster
Eye damage, Bell's Palsy, overweight, but if they need me in the office as a clerk and at JAG as a Paralegal (Paralegal Associate's Degree coming in 2022) then HECK YA I would in a heartbeat even at the age of 51.
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MSgt Dr. Elizabeth Masaniai, Ed.D. Lynn
Actually, I believe I would. Although I’d probably flunk the calisthenics part, they’d have to be desperate to call us back. As long as I have Wifi, a laptop and near a coffee pot, I’m good to go
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SSG John Eroh
I retired in 86 wityh 20. During the 1st Gulf War I considered volunteering for active duty knowing I would go to Ft. Gordon, GA, a 2 1/2 hour drive, to free up a younger soldier to go over. But I decided against it mainly because I would have to go through all the stuff to get my VA Disability back as well as being away from my family with the kids established in school etc. One of the reasons i had retired with 20 was problems with my son when I was in Korea and Germany. With 9/11 I didn't even consider it as I had had a stroke, from diabetes from Agent Orange exposure, that June so there was no way I could. Now my balance is so poor I couldn't stand in formation without falling without my rollator. The spirit is willing but the body is laughing.
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I can answer that question to a point....
I was retired. I had 11 and a half years active duty with a tour in Vietnam in 1969-70. I retired around 1994 with about 22 years credit and at the rank of SFC. Then 9/11 happened. I was unable to do anything at the time due to situation I was in caring for my elderly father. In 2004 he passed away and shortly after that I visited my NG recruiter where my old unit was located. I was 55 at the time and the recruiter had a chuckle. He said if I passed the physical he would push my paperwork through. I passed with flying colors and good to his word, a month later I had been accepted and was back in uniform. I then set about looking for a unit going to Iraq. I finally found one. I telephoned the new commander of the unit and talked to him personally. A few weeks later I received a letter transferring me to his unit. Shortly after that we began forming (this was a new unit with all new people) and we started the processing in for active duty. When that was completed we combined our 2-week summer training with our pre-deployment training. After nearly 4 months of training, we got on a plane and headed for Iraq. That was in 2006 ... I turned 57 a few days after we started our training.
So yes I would serve, but I didn't need to be asked.
I was retired. I had 11 and a half years active duty with a tour in Vietnam in 1969-70. I retired around 1994 with about 22 years credit and at the rank of SFC. Then 9/11 happened. I was unable to do anything at the time due to situation I was in caring for my elderly father. In 2004 he passed away and shortly after that I visited my NG recruiter where my old unit was located. I was 55 at the time and the recruiter had a chuckle. He said if I passed the physical he would push my paperwork through. I passed with flying colors and good to his word, a month later I had been accepted and was back in uniform. I then set about looking for a unit going to Iraq. I finally found one. I telephoned the new commander of the unit and talked to him personally. A few weeks later I received a letter transferring me to his unit. Shortly after that we began forming (this was a new unit with all new people) and we started the processing in for active duty. When that was completed we combined our 2-week summer training with our pre-deployment training. After nearly 4 months of training, we got on a plane and headed for Iraq. That was in 2006 ... I turned 57 a few days after we started our training.
So yes I would serve, but I didn't need to be asked.
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PO1 Orlando Miller
Hell, you have the makings of a movie right there Gunny. Proud of you.... I will certainly tell your story to the candy a** Gen-Xer's I work with.
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MAJ Mark Steskal
Good story. I served as a Corpsman in a hospital and then with the Marine Reserves. Liked it enough to commission after college. Left Active Duty with 9 years. Told my wife in 2004 that I thought I had something left to offer. At 46, I auditioned for SF and then found a way to deploy (despite my BDE AO saying I could not). At 50, I was definitely the unit father figure, though I could out PT any of my peers. I reached my Mandatory Removal Date at age 60 in 2017, having served in thee services, over four decades and two centuries. It was a ball
But to be honest, I would have to consider the cost and the objectives of what the recall was about. Less than 1% of the population serve in uniform. Selfless service contributed to who I am today, but I have earned a certain wisdom in the process. Having been a VN era vet, I have come to understand well how that war was fought by politicians. Being a GWOT vet, I understand that process had not changed much. I lost a year of married life and our relationship has not been the same; since deployment and for what?
But to be honest, I would have to consider the cost and the objectives of what the recall was about. Less than 1% of the population serve in uniform. Selfless service contributed to who I am today, but I have earned a certain wisdom in the process. Having been a VN era vet, I have come to understand well how that war was fought by politicians. Being a GWOT vet, I understand that process had not changed much. I lost a year of married life and our relationship has not been the same; since deployment and for what?
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SSG Russell Busicchia
If you retired how did you enlist. I thought that once you retired you could not reenter the force. Didn't you get a 4R reentry code?
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