Originally Posted by
L'il J.Seinfeld
... It was a hard choice but I really enjoy my down time and not commuting to the reserve squadron.
Thank you for your service to the nation.
14+ yrs AD, and 8+ yrs reserve, mostly on continuous active orders. I postponed the civilian job search until recently, and will get an "active duty" retirement [NOW, not at 60]. For me this was the right call, especially since I live 15 miles from my unit. The folks that commute to the reserves have a much tougher time managing family life. And if your civilian job takes you away from home also, that is killer.
Several former unit reservists maintain their affiliation/points-building by serving with the Civil Air Patrol, or as Air Liaison Officers (ALO). I think most of that work can be done in the local region, without needing to be gone from home. Occasional driving to meetings/interviews.
Just a thought, but either way, thanks for your service.