How many of you switched services during your military career?

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:31:07 -0500

I began in the Army (Reserves) on the split-option program in 1993 while still in high school and went active duty after I graduated high school in 1994. I got injured in AIT was separated in 1995.

After I could show that I'd recovered, I joined the Navy in 1996, ending up on Submarines, and got out in 2002.

Fast forward to now and I'm actually looking to get back into the Army Reserve by the end of next year.

Where did you start, what was your experience like, and where have you ended up?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2015 11:18 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:18:41 -0500

I enlisted in the USAF in 1984, got out as TSGT after desert storm. Went back into the Army Guard in 2000. (had to take a "voluntary" reduction from E6 to E4 to get back in). Got commissioned in 2003. Transferred to the Army reserves in 2012.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 2:03 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:03:34 -0500

I began my military career in the Navy. I was a FC1(SW/AW) coming up for my first look for FCC when I dropped my packet for an intraservice transfer upon selection to attend Army OCS (via the Blue to Green program in the mid 2000s). I had served on two ships, USS Peleliu (LHA-5) and the USS McClusky (FFG-41) and did a deployment aboard both prior to shore duty in St Louis - where I would be selected to attend Army OCS and head to Fort Benning, Georgia in the late summer of 2006. By pure coincidence, I was commissioned on December 7th - adding to the significance of that day even more so.

I loved my rate in the Navy, I loved the places I was able to travel to and the things I was able to do in and out of uniform, which the Navy afforded me the opportunities to do. However, after completing my degree, I wanted to seek a new challenge and increased responsibility. I'm still here, with a few more years and hopefully another promotion to go before I begin another chapter in my life.

With 9+ years in each the Navy and now the Army (18.5 total), it's becoming more and more difficult to root for the Navy in the Army-Navy football game - but I think i'll root for the Navy one last time this year and finally switch my allegiance to the Army next year for the game.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2016 10:10 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:10:58 -0400

I was a Navy Corpsman, HM3 (FMF) promoted to a 2LT in the Army for school in a Marine Corps formation in 1999. "That was the GD'est thing I've ever seen" was what I heard from the old man after the ceremony.

Response by SFC George Smith made Sep 12 at 2016 12:27 AM

SFC George Smith — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:27:16 -0400

Army Straight Thru... did Time in USA Reserves then Army national Guard in North Carolina and West Virginia and Then back to Active duty,,,

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 11:44 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:44:51 -0400

Double post..lol

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 3:28 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:28:43 -0400

Air Force active, Army Reserve, and almost into the (can I say it?) Navy.

I kept looking for one that really wanted me.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 3:34 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:34:03 -0400

USN, 1969-1978. USAR, 1979-1983. USCGR, 1983-2002.