[Midwesterner53]

Officers never fully leave the military, we can be recalled at any time to face legal action or at the pleasure of the President.

[volare737]

Yep, Alexander Haig was a good example..

[Mark17]

Officers never fully leave the military, we can be recalled at any time to face legal action or at the pleasure of the President.

Yes, I knew that. My son is a USAF commissioned pilot officer. I was wondering about the fact that he was a 3 star, but I guess that was taken care of too. When I first saw “Raising Caine,” I thought it was about the fried chicken place. 🥹🤪

[chrisinoc]

“Officers never fully leave the military, we can be recalled at any time to face legal action or at the pleasure of the President.”

Douglas MacArthur was a Major General when appointed Chief of Staff in 1930, receiving a temporary promotion to General. When he retired in 1935 to head the Philipine Army, he reverted back to Major General.

MacArthur was recalled to active service in 1941 as a Lieutenant General, then received promotions to General and General of the Army during the war.

There were other generals and admirals recalled during WW2 but I do not think any saw combat.