How was the process of returning to AD after EAS? What were your reasons for going back? How was the experience the second time around?

Sgt Josh Baker — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 22:19:40 -0400

Has anyone separated from the Marines (or other branch) and returned to active duty in the same branch? How was the process? What were your reasons for going back? How was the experience the second time around?

I separated 04/17 and am missing the Corps. I miss the work. I miss the friendships and hardships. I miss being apart of it. I miss our family life all alone in Pendleton. I miss the connections we had with other families. I am trying the whole Air National Guard thing as a substitute for that “feeling” but it’s not working out.

Just wanted to talk to someone who wants to go back or went back active duty to see how they felt after they returned.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Oct 5 at 2019 10:39 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 22:39:53 -0400

Sgt Josh Baker How nice! The military is not for everyone. If you enjoy it partake of more! Just do it right and anticipate what the Corps wants, today and tomorrow!

I still do my best to think military. My sons really appreciate and respect my service. I am so Blessed that they do.

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Oct 5 at 2019 10:54 PM

CPL Douglas Chrysler — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 22:54:13 -0400

If I could have gone back I would have. Even after receiving my Honorable, I was summoned twice for the draft. I did nothing to stop the process. You know, student deferment, etc. But, at the time Anyone with a synthetic prosthesis could not serve. That may have changed, I don't know. Anyway, If you loved it half as much as I did, then run to the nearest recruiter.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2019 9:43 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 09:43:47 -0400

I had a 2 year break when I became a single parent.
I was glad when I went back on active duty, despite losing rank to reenlist.
I missed much of the same things you referenced, but my primary reason was health care for my children.
I have never regretted it.

Response by GySgt Charles O'Connell made Oct 6 at 2019 10:07 AM

GySgt Charles O'Connell — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:07:56 -0400

I was honorably discharged in 1984, took a job in logistics working for a company contracted to the Dept of State. For a while it was good. But sitting in rush hour traffic on I95 one evening I thought, "What am I doing". Where is the sense of adventure, of accomplishment, the friggin fun. Came off the interstate and into Recruiters office. I retired in 2002, best decision I ever made.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Oct 6 at 2019 10:49 PM

CW4 Craig Urban — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 22:49:41 -0400

I was a carpenter for nine months in
Thousand Oaks California. I went back in and was sent back to Fort Bliss Texas. This is where I took basic. 44 years working for the army. I think I made the correct choice.