What is the retirement process for the National Guard?

SGT Robert K. — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:03:03 -0400

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2016 11:31 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:31:05 -0400

Should be similar to the Reserve retirement. Once you receive your 20 year letter you are eligible to submit a retirement packet through your S-1. Then you are eligible to actually collect retirement pay at age 60.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2016 11:33 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:33:54 -0400

Are you M-Day or AGR?

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Sep 13 at 2016 1:04 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 13:04:35 -0400

Sign your paper work when you get your 20 yr. letter, and if your state has a retirement pay, expect to see that when you turn 55. Federal at 60.

Response by LTC Leonard M. Manning, Sr made Sep 14 at 2016 6:29 AM

LTC Leonard M. Manning, Sr — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 06:29:37 -0400

Accumulate enough points to qualify for a good year; ensure that you receive your "20 year letter" before discontinuing to go to drills, apply for retirement through your state headquarters. keep in mind that you will not be eligible for retirement benefits until your 60th birthday - that being said if your have deployed since 2008 you are eligible to draw retirement pay early (3 months early pay for every 3 months of deployment). Make sure that you stay in contact with HRC as they sometimes don't look at requests or supporting documents until closer to your 60th birthday. Hope this helps.