How many of you would rejoin if given the chance?

The scariest words I ever heard: "Men retire, men die". They're scary because they're true. Our lives are defined by what we're doing. Ask a woman what she is and she'll likely answer, "Mother", "Wife", etc. Ask a man and he'll respond with his occupation. So let retirement be your entree to a new career. I made my writing. It was a lifelong dream interrupted by the responsibilities of family. To a businessman, time is money. To an artist, money is time. Although not flush with riches, my retirement income is sufficient to fund my craft.

Happily retired....plus I really like my permanent "no-shave" chit..

My colonel continued to work in the office for two weeks after he retired. Said he was avoiding his wife.

I would take a major pay cut to serve again--but only in the right specialty. Intel gathering, especially airborne, especially launching off of carriers, is KICK ASS!