If you could retire as a Guardsman now; or, spend 10 yrs. at the Pentagon and retire with an AD retirement, what would you do?

2014-04-03T11:52:10-04:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2014 12:23 PM

2014-04-03T12:23:32-04:00

Not being a Guardsman my opinion doesn't carry much weight, but I would do the 10yrs and retire with the AD Retirement. It must be a popular choice because the Pentagon is filled with NG guys trying to do just that.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 3 at 2014 12:26 PM

2014-04-03T12:26:23-04:00

Waiting till 60 to collect benefits, or recieve them upon retirement? Hardly seems like a question sir...

Response by SFC Stephen P. made Apr 3 at 2014 12:26 PM

2014-04-03T12:26:26-04:00

With those as my only options, I would go for non-regular retirement.

I don't think I would fit in well at the Pentagon.

Response by SFC James Baber made Apr 3 at 2014 1:07 PM

2014-04-03T13:07:31-04:00

Easy choice, being born and raised in DC, I would take the Pentagon and immediate payment upon retirement and still continue to live at home before and after retirement.

Also was regular and AGR in DC as well, so I have seen both sides of the coin for the area as well, and would still choose Pentagon duty over retiring as a guardsman.

Response by SSG Mike Angelo made Jun 28 at 2014 3:55 PM

2014-06-28T15:55:25-04:00

Lt Col John,

I would go into the Guards, run for Congress and leave DA, Dept of Army, Pentagon alone...far far away.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 28 at 2014 6:25 PM

2014-06-28T18:25:16-04:00

This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed when you turn 60 and your retirement payments begin. You take the red pill – you go to the Puzzle Palace for the next 10 years, and you see just how far the hypocrisy goes. Remember, all you've been offered is a choice – nothing more.

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Jun 28 at 2014 8:51 PM

2014-06-28T20:51:44-04:00

Could I retire as a Reservist instead?....

Response by 1SG Robert Branch made Jun 29 at 2014 8:33 PM

2014-06-29T20:33:21-04:00

I retired 44years ago after 22 years in the US Army ( Infantry type), so I don't think any of this would apply to me. Thanks to all who serve.