How do I update my profile on RP from Active Duty to Veteran

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:09:29 -0400

This is rather difficult to type...I didn't think it would be an issue. My Army career has come to an end, I am no longer an active duty Soldier...I am a Veteran. Strange, I thought that I would be happy considering how bad my last couple duty station leadership have been. I don't miss those bast*rds, but I already miss parts of being a Soldier. I loved being a Soldier, I loved being the one everyone would come to when they needed a question answered. I didn't know everything, but I could hold my own when it came to most things. I read regulations...a lot. In my experience, I have found that even if you are right (backed by regulations), commanders still can do whatever they want, because they are protected. IG is a freaking joke. Going above them doesn't do anything except make the target on your back even bigger. Oh well, I digress.

11 June was my last day on active duty and I am now left with questions. What do I do now? I have a plan, but I am honestly scared to death to do anything. It is like I had a purpose and now I don't. It is overwhelming actually. This really isn't why I posted this, so I will get to the point (finally). How do I change my profile from active duty to Veteran?

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 15 at 2015 12:15 AM

PO1 John Miller — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:15:59 -0400

Go to your profile page and click on the green "SM" box after your name and it should take you to the page where you can update your status.

Sorry to hear about your having to get out!

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jun 15 at 2015 2:14 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 02:14:31 -0400

SPC (P) Jay Heenan, did you get your 20 in?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2015 4:47 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 04:47:01 -0400

SPC(P) Jay Heenan, I'm sorry you weren't able to serve as long as you'd hoped. I don't know what to say, except to remind you that you DO still have a purpose.

Here's a thread that contains some words of wisdom from others who have gone through what you're experiencing. https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/medically-retired-against-your-wishes

Medically Retired Against Your Wishes? | RallyPoint

This thread is primarily for those of us who were medically retired against our wishes.... I had 18.5 years in and was medically retired. I was beside myself with grief, anger, frustration, guilt, betrayal,.......... the list is endless. I was always going to be a 30 yr man and even then I was going to retire kicking and screaming. I mean, I have a 24 yr old tattoo of a Bradley fighting vehicle on my arm. Serving is all I wanted to do. To get...

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Jun 18 at 2015 11:32 PM

LTC Yinon Weiss — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 23:32:58 -0400

You can change it on your Settings page under "Account Type"...

https://www.rallypoint.com/settings

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jun 19 at 2015 1:47 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 01:47:51 -0400

SPC Jay Heenan, I would hazard a tragic story lurks behind your post. I am sorry. The military is a harsh taskmaster, a few are fortunate to survive and serve. Others are discarded by the wayside.

Please; Take several deep breaths, explore a new plan, strive, work at being a strong swimmer!, become a survivor!

Response by SSG Clyde Rainey made Jun 19 at 2015 3:11 PM

SSG Clyde Rainey — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:11:32 -0400

I can relate to you I retired 3 years ago. I was in school for a little while after I got out. Right now I work only part time. I will probably go back to school and complete my degree. My self I was already a veteran when I joined.