I agree on the personnel file and MSR. The 101 won't hurt but isn't much value other then nostalgia.If you're back in less then 2 years, it'll all be there, if not, you're starting from scratch regardless.
If you are old enough to convert to SM, do so, and then become a patron member. Then you don't lose anything, and I think the dues become cheaper. When you have the time again, go back to active membership, and start participating again.
Quote from: SarDragon on February 11, 2019, 03:23:17 AMIf you are old enough to convert to SM, do so, and then become a patron member. Then you don't lose anything, and I think the dues become cheaper. When you have the time again, go back to active membership, and start participating again.This is what I was going to suggest. I wouldn't just quit, I have a gap in service due to college and military and regret doing it now.
Same here. I had financial and location issues for a while, and let my membership lapse for six years. When I rejoined, I had to essentially start over, since I had no available records to validate anything except my Mitchell certificate. That's why I suggested converting to SM, and going Patron until you can participate again.
Another factor, more for the Seniors then the dark-siders, is that after two years or separation, restoration of grade is not only not automatic, the member is subject to meeting the currentrequirements for the grade requested.As an example, Lt Cols without Level IV V wouldn't be eligible for restoration of Major at best.
So is the "Ret." in the signature a joke, or supposed to be serious?
Quote from: TheSkyHornet on February 13, 2019, 02:05:13 AMSo is the "Ret." in the signature a joke, or supposed to be serious? To whom are you speaking? If it's me, the Ret. refers to my highest held cadet grade. I remained a member another 11 years after I "turned to the dark side". What is the problem with using Ret? I wasn't the first to use it, nor will I likely be the last.
Quote from: SarDragon on February 13, 2019, 06:26:45 AMQuote from: TheSkyHornet on February 13, 2019, 02:05:13 AMSo is the "Ret." in the signature a joke, or supposed to be serious? To whom are you speaking? If it's me, the Ret. refers to my highest held cadet grade. I remained a member another 11 years after I "turned to the dark side". What is the problem with using Ret? I wasn't the first to use it, nor will I likely be the last.Eherm...Boss, I was referring to the OP.
Quote from: TheSkyHornet on February 13, 2019, 02:32:37 PMQuote from: SarDragon on February 13, 2019, 06:26:45 AMQuote from: TheSkyHornet on February 13, 2019, 02:05:13 AMSo is the "Ret." in the signature a joke, or supposed to be serious? To whom are you speaking? If it's me, the Ret. refers to my highest held cadet grade. I remained a member another 11 years after I "turned to the dark side". What is the problem with using Ret? I wasn't the first to use it, nor will I likely be the last.Eherm...Boss, I was referring to the OP.Nice try at a recovery.
C/Capt .... CAPC/CC .... (ret.), .... Ass't Rep NCAC (ret.)