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?

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 11:52:10 -0400

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:23:32 -0400

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

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:26:23 -0400

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

SFC Stephen P. — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:26:26 -0400

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

SFC James Baber — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 13:07:31 -0400

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

SSG Mike Angelo — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 15:55:25 -0400

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

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 18:25:16 -0400

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

COL Vincent Stoneking — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 20:51:44 -0400

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

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

1SG Robert Branch — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 20:33:21 -0400

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.