transfer GI Bill as a reservist?
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transfer GI Bill as a reservist?
Anyone know if you can transfer GI Bill to dependents for Reservists. Here is the article I just read which indicates no.
DoD issues new GI Bill family transfer rules - Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times
and
http://www.defenselink.mil/prhome/do...ferability.pdf
Second link says have to be in the "armed Services" to transfer, is that reservists?
DoD issues new GI Bill family transfer rules - Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times
and
http://www.defenselink.mil/prhome/do...ferability.pdf
Second link says have to be in the "armed Services" to transfer, is that reservists?
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Any thoughts about reservists that are on long tour MPA? I know there are a bunch of us out there, especially in the heavy world, that have been on AD orders for substantial periods of time. Thanks!
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The acid test is the DD-214, IIRC.
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OK even more confusing is I would fall under this bullet as a Reservist.
Is or becomes retirement eligible during the period from August 1, 2009, through
August 1, 2013. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or
she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of reserve
service
Is or becomes retirement eligible during the period from August 1, 2009, through
August 1, 2013. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or
she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of reserve
service
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Found this on the VA website.
Reserve Eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill
Answer
Veterans who have served at least 90 days of active duty service after September 10, 2001 will qualify for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. Unlike REAP benefits, active duty service will be counted cumulatively and not based on the single longest deployment. Also Reserve and National Guard members with 3 years of active duty service after September 10, 2001 can now qualify for full GI Bill benefits.
Generally only federal activations count toward total active duty service, training and state call ups do not qualify. Those veterans who qualify for the REAP GI Bill will have the option to choose which benefit best suits their need.
So I'm confused. As a reservist I would think I'm eligible for this and be able to transfer benefits.
Reserve Eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill
Answer
Veterans who have served at least 90 days of active duty service after September 10, 2001 will qualify for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. Unlike REAP benefits, active duty service will be counted cumulatively and not based on the single longest deployment. Also Reserve and National Guard members with 3 years of active duty service after September 10, 2001 can now qualify for full GI Bill benefits.
Generally only federal activations count toward total active duty service, training and state call ups do not qualify. Those veterans who qualify for the REAP GI Bill will have the option to choose which benefit best suits their need.
So I'm confused. As a reservist I would think I'm eligible for this and be able to transfer benefits.
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OK even more confusing is I would fall under this bullet as a Reservist.
Is or becomes retirement eligible during the period from August 1, 2009, through
August 1, 2013. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or
she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of reserve
service
Is or becomes retirement eligible during the period from August 1, 2009, through
August 1, 2013. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or
she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of reserve
service
Mr. Clark explained the breakdown, which basically enables those affected to transfer benefits as long as they complete 20 years of service:
-- Those eligible for retirement on Aug. 1, 2009, would be eligible to transfer their benefits with no additional service requirement.
-- Those with an approved retirement date after Aug. 1, 2009, and before July 1, 2010, would qualify with no additional service.
-- Those eligible for retirement after Aug. 1, 2009, but before Aug. 1, 2010, would qualify with one additional year of service after approval to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.
-- Those eligible for retirement between Aug. 1, 2010, and July 31, 2011, would qualify with two additional years of service after approval to transfer.
-- Those eligible to retire between Aug. 1, 2011, and July 31, 2012, would qualify with three additional years of service after approval to transfer.
My big question is, what is the additional 3 yrs of service after approval to transer really mean? Does this extend my retirement date out?
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