Considering re-enlisting
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Considering re-enlisting
Its been nearly a year since I finished up last May with 9 years in and as a E-5, it has been a good and needed break. Problem is that I'm starting to miss it. I wasn't deployed to either Iraq or Afghanistan and always felt like I was missing out being with my friends who went. If it goes down with North Korea or somewhere else, I don't want to miss out again being with my buddies. When they get together and talk about their deployments, I end up quietly leaving the room as I cant relate. I enjoy my flying job, despite my often complaints about it and sometimes wanting to do something else, so Im leaning towards National Guard to get something that would get me sent over, but also to continue being in the military. Should I stay out, only to forget it, or go in again? I'm on the fence.
#2
I have a buddy who was out for good after ten years... but he went back in the reserves after nine eleven just to deploy. it provided solid closure to him. but afg is winding down and nk is far from likely. if you really want to, go find a guard or reserve unit that's going soon. Better hurry.
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The AF also has a limited number of slots for prior service to come back on active duty. They are job specific and lots of hoops to jump through. Also in today's fiscal environment they may not be available next year. But another potential option. But as stated the deployments will never go away but are drying up.
#4
I recommend you explore all service branches thoroughly if you're really serious about it... Opportunities do differ extensively, especially based on current fiscal constraints. I have deployed twice, and say be happy you didn't, rather than feel guilty.
#5
Its been nearly a year since I finished up last May with 9 years in and as a E-5, it has been a good and needed break. Problem is that I'm starting to miss it. I wasn't deployed to either Iraq or Afghanistan and always felt like I was missing out being with my friends who went.
I enjoy my flying job, despite my often complaints about it and sometimes wanting to do something else, so Im leaning towards National Guard to get something that would get me sent over, but also to continue being in the military. Should I stay out, only to forget it, or go in again? I'm on the fence.
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I think wanting to deploy is totally legit, which is not to say I disagree with any previous posters. I do suspect though, if that is the only reason you rejoin, you kight be disappointed in the reality.
Why dont you tell us your personal pros and cons of re-enlisting?
Why dont you tell us your personal pros and cons of re-enlisting?
#7
"Politics and all that BS goes out the window when the first bullet grazes by your head."
I wouldn't bother with the idea, unless like said you went reserve/NG for a good purpose such as flying or OCS, WOFT. Staring at sand and crap gets old quickly after people have multiple deployments. However the NG is state funded so cuts are always looming around the corner. Don't sign on the dotted line again unless it really presents a good life move for you. Got to think long term especially if you already have time in.
Just my 2 cents being in that position of stay or go
I wouldn't bother with the idea, unless like said you went reserve/NG for a good purpose such as flying or OCS, WOFT. Staring at sand and crap gets old quickly after people have multiple deployments. However the NG is state funded so cuts are always looming around the corner. Don't sign on the dotted line again unless it really presents a good life move for you. Got to think long term especially if you already have time in.
Just my 2 cents being in that position of stay or go
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I'm a F/O at a Regional, but I was Chemical Ops in the army days. Not sure what I'd be reenlisting into, I have only gone to the recruiter to have a brief discussion, nothing further as I've been trying to fly my rear off this month, and moving to the new base. At nearly 31 years old, I'm too old for anything aviation related.
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