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Hey guys, I have a concern and I’m hoping someone can give me some advice.

I enlisted in the Air National Guard last year and when I enlisted, my recruiter told me there was no bonus available for my job. My enlistment paperwork also says “No Bonus.”

I’m currently in tech school, and I recently found out that another Airman who enlisted on the exact same day as me, for the exact same AFSC, received a $50,000 NPS bonus. The only difference is that she enlisted in different state.
I understand that bonuses can vary by state and unit, but I’m trying to figure out whether my position was actually ineligible for the bonus at the time I enlisted, or whether I may have been given incorrect information.

Is there anything I can do at this point to have this reviewed? Or is it too late since my contract already says “No Bonus”?

Any advice from people who have dealt with ANG bonuses/incentives would be appreciated.

Thoughts? It would definitely help in areas like central ohio

Is it possible to hit the retirement button at anytime after passing 20 TAFMS. Let’s say ACB approves a year or two extension but want to retire after passing 20 can you just hit the button and bounce out or does it require curtailment and all that?

Hey everyone,

I’ll try to keep this brief, but I could really use some advice right now.

I’m currently taking a computer-related course as part of my military training and I also got TS clearance. This field isn’t my background at all. I have zero experience in it. I only chose this course because it seemed like the best option among the ones that were available at the time.

Unfortunately, I’ve already failed two out of five blocks, and it looks like I’ll likely be sent back home to be reclassified into a different role. I’m feeling pretty down about it because I don’t like leaving things unfinished. At the same time, I honestly don’t see myself working in this field on the civilian side either, In my civilian life, I am investing in another career. so I’m starting to accept that maybe reclassing isn’t the worst thing.

If I do get reclassed, I’m thinking of picking a course that takes a month or less, something short and straightforward. Does anyone know how long the administrative process for reclassing usually takes? Or does anyone have suggestions for other fast, entry-level courses that might be a better fit?

One of the main struggles I had with this course was the pace. It moved really fast and had a heavy amount of content. English is my third language, so I usually need extra time to understand and memorize things. On top of that, being away from home has been taking a toll on me lately, and I’ve been feeling a bit depressed.

Any advice, insight, or shared experiences would really help. Thanks for reading.

Hello all, 18 year Army/ANG member getting close to retirement and I have a question. I have read that when you are in the gray zone you still accrual time for the rank you retired at (Until that rank ‘maxes out’ in current pay tables). This lead me to wonder how does high 3 work? Let’s say you pinned your rank 2 years before you retire. Since you didn’t have 3 years (high 3) while serving at that rank but you still gain ‘time‘ while in the gray zone, would you retire and receive pay that rank? Or would it default to the previous rank since you have high 3 with it? Would it be prorated as 2 years current rank, 1 year previous rank? [I know this wouldn’t happen] Could you pin rank the day before you retire and obtain high 3 in the gray zone (provided you were young enough to have 3 years in the gray zone)? Wouldn’t your high 3 always be the 3 years before you can collect (assuming the military keeps getting raises annually)

Any commanders or chiefs out there, I’m looking for wisdom and experience regarding squadron commanders in a DSG position. How much are you working, for real? How are you balancing your regular job? Who are you leaning on to get shit done and what tasks are those people doing that a full time commander would normally do? Anything else I should know? For background, this is in the MSG and I’ve been this career field my entire career, so no learning curve. I do live two hours from my unit, making travel easy, but still impacts my family’s daily routine.

I just received an email back from a request for point credit for online PME when I was a captain. Usually standard operating procedure for those of us in the guard and reserve. It isn’t a lot of points, but every little bit helps, and I was not in a status when I took these courses for SOS. Essentially AFRPC stated that they don’t have a set guideline for administering points for correspondence PME. How is that possible? Has something changed? I’m formulating a response, but I’m just astonished and confused.

179 days. What's the benefits/downsides of taking this if youre a t32 or t5? Obvious ones like Healthcare, but how does it work with enrollment, switching from FEHB etc. Anyone have experience?

After 19 years as an ESGR Ombudsman and Ombudsman Director, I'm finally hanging up my spurs on that part of my life. Since I will no longer be affiliated with ESGR, I am seeking one or more Moderators to take over this subreddit.

Over the last five years, this Subreddit has, I hope, provided quality advice regarding USERRA and various civilian employment law guidance for our Reserve Component service members and their civilian employers. I hope someone will step up to carry on that tradition. Preferably, it will be someone who is already a volunteer for ESGR, or will at least volunteer for ESGR.

If you're interested, please DM me and describe your qualifications and why you are interested in assuming this role. Please, no attorneys practicing in the USERRA area--if I wanted this subreddit turned into a lawyer marketing site I would have done it myself.

Title pretty much says it all. What is drill like? Is the tempo as far as deployments and activations fairly low/unlikely?

Needing a low- tempo short tech-school job to pay for college.

My leadership said that they would send me home about 1 week prior to my ETS… Shouldn’t they give me a little more time?
I will have acquired about 2 weeks leave once i return.

I was previously a 5 skill level in active duty as a SrA of 9 years. During that active time I had completed ALS. I have now joined the Air Guard and went to school in a new career field and graduated to a 3 level. My question is when exactly would I promote? Right after tech school or after acquiring a 5 level in the new AFSC. I’m aware there is a reg but it’s causing me confusion. Any help would be greatly appreciated!