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Title: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on June 23, 2009, 03:51:38 PM
As of today, I am retired from the Oklahoma Army National Guard.  It feels weird.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: Stonewall on June 23, 2009, 03:57:19 PM
What's your military background?  Where did you start out?  MOS's?

Congrats.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on June 23, 2009, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: Stonewall on June 23, 2009, 03:57:19 PM
What's your military background?  Where did you start out?  MOS's?

Congrats.

I hold 11B ad 35F MOS's. Went straight Guard while in high school.  Knee surgery slowed down the Infantry stuff so I went MI. 
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: MSgt Van on June 23, 2009, 05:25:50 PM
Sir,
Thank you for your service. I mean that sincerely.
:clap:
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: swamprat86 on June 23, 2009, 06:27:15 PM
11B and 35F, dude, you're my hero.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: CFI_Ed on June 23, 2009, 08:48:44 PM
Well hey, with all that extra free time we've stuff for you do at Wing. ;D
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: notaNCO forever on June 23, 2009, 09:01:21 PM
Congratulations and thank you for your service to our country.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: Cecil DP on June 24, 2009, 01:24:13 AM
When I received my "20" years letter, it was like having a weight lifted offmy shoulders. When I actually retired it was even better.
Congraulations.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: JK657 on June 24, 2009, 03:11:28 AM
HOOOAAHHH
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: PHall on June 24, 2009, 03:33:48 AM
Congrats on making it. Now, will you live long enough to collect a check?

(Guard and Reserve Retirees do not start getting their retirement checks until they turn 60.
You can "retire" earlier then that, but you don't get the money until you're 60.)
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: bosshawk on June 24, 2009, 03:53:53 AM
Congratulations!!!!  I retired from the Army Reserve in 1987, started drawing my checks in 1996 and have enjoyed it ever since.  You will miss your military service, trust me.

Thanks for your service.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: IceNine on June 24, 2009, 03:56:57 AM
Thank you for protecting my freedom's, enjoy a much deserved break.  I'll start picking up the tab when you "come of age"

Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on June 24, 2009, 03:53:56 PM
Quote from: MSgt Van on June 23, 2009, 05:25:50 PM
Sir,
Thank you for your service. I mean that sincerely.
:clap:

Thank you for your service too.  Not enough people do an enlistment let alone a career.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on June 24, 2009, 03:55:31 PM
Quote from: swamprat86 on June 23, 2009, 06:27:15 PM
11B and 35F, dude, you're my hero.

I just sobered up and realized living in the field ALL the time was not what I wanted to do.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on June 24, 2009, 03:56:54 PM
Quote from: CFI_Ed on June 23, 2009, 08:48:44 PM
Well hey, with all that extra free time we've stuff for you do at Wing. ;D

I plan on mostly life at squadron for awhile.  Besides, I help run PT while our CO is at Wing meetings.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on June 24, 2009, 03:58:49 PM
Quote from: notaNCO forever on June 23, 2009, 09:01:21 PM
Congratulations and thank you for your service to our country.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on June 24, 2009, 03:59:51 PM
Quote from: PHall on June 24, 2009, 03:33:48 AM
Congrats on making it. Now, will you live long enough to collect a check?

(Guard and Reserve Retirees do not start getting their retirement checks until they turn 60.
You can "retire" earlier then that, but you don't get the money until you're 60.)

Not too worried about that.  I am just glad to have it when I get older.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on June 24, 2009, 04:00:52 PM
Quote from: Cecil DP on June 24, 2009, 01:24:13 AM
When I received my "20" years letter, it was like having a weight lifted offmy shoulders. When I actually retired it was even better.
Congraulations.

Kinda feels less like they own ya doesn't it?
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on June 24, 2009, 04:02:07 PM
Quote from: bosshawk on June 24, 2009, 03:53:53 AM
Congratulations!!!!  I retired from the Army Reserve in 1987, started drawing my checks in 1996 and have enjoyed it ever since.  You will miss your military service, trust me.

Thanks for your service.

Thank you for your service too Sir.  I already do miss it.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on June 24, 2009, 04:03:25 PM
Quote from: IceNine on June 24, 2009, 03:56:57 AM
Thank you for protecting my freedom's, enjoy a much deserved break.  I'll start picking up the tab when you "come of age"

You still have 22 years before that happens thankfully.
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: blackrain on June 30, 2009, 11:57:34 PM
I tried to get Citizen Soldier to stay on but he kept up about family and having to do other things on the weekend. ;D

I'm actually not overly excited about AT this year myself. I've been traveling some with my civilian job to make up training I missed due to all the deployed time and I would prefer to stay home.

I'm right at the 15 year mark. I would like to see the retirement (drawing) age come down some more too. fingers crossed 8)
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: Gunner C on July 01, 2009, 04:16:17 AM
 :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Welcome to the brotherhood of the Blue ID Card!  ;D
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on July 01, 2009, 04:39:47 AM
Quote from: blackrain on June 30, 2009, 11:57:34 PM
I tried to get Citizen Soldier to stay on but he kept up about family and having to do other things on the weekend. ;D

I'm actually not overly excited about AT this year myself. I've been traveling some with my civilian job to make up training I missed due to all the deployed time and I would prefer to stay home.

I'm right at the 15 year mark. I would like to see the retirement (drawing) age come down some more too. fingers crossed 8)

I hear ya on this year's AT Sir.  It looks like they plan on swinging the stupid stick at full speed.  I figure I will see you at some wing activities.  Be glad when you get to join us on the other side.

Jon
Title: Re: Retired
Post by: citizensoldier on July 01, 2009, 04:41:42 AM
Quote from: Gunner C on July 01, 2009, 04:16:17 AM
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Welcome to the brotherhood of the Blue ID Card!  ;D

Thanks!