Very important point, those who have completed careers in the regular services are not retired in the civilian sense of the word. Their names are shifted from the Active List to the Retired List. But they stay in their service for life at reduced pay and are subject to recall in accordance with the needs of the service. The same is true of retired reservists, whether eligible for retired pay or not. I've got a nicely framed (by me of course) certificate documenting my transfer to the Retired Reserve, United States Air Force, just to my right as I type this. It's dated a bit over 13 years ago. On my left is my commision.
The same is true of retired reservists, whether eligible for retired pay or not. I've got a nicely framed (by me of course) certificate documenting my transfer to the Retired Reserve, United States Air Force, just to my right as I type this. It's dated a bit over 13 years ago. On my left is my commision.Thanks for the info. I figured the Reserves worked in the same fashion but never knew.
I salute you sir, for you service!