Is it possible re-enlist back into the Army National Guard after having already retired from it? If so, what is the process?

1SG Albert Archuleta — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:49:10 -0400

I honorably retired from the Army National Guard with 25 1/2 years as a E-8/1SG. I'm about to retire from my civilian employer and would like to re-enlist back into the ARNG, is this possible?

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made Jul 19 at 2023 3:50 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:50:46 -0400

UH..... WELL,
Possibly Ask Someone Whom Works At Their Recruiting Office?
Just A Thought, But What The Heck, Give It A Shot ~ It Just MIGHT Work.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Jul 19 at 2023 4:54 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:54:00 -0400

The only thing I've found is active duty can retire and join the Guard "These individuals can join the National Guard as long as they are eligible for non-regular, retired pay by age 60"

I'm leaning toward no - but the best source of information is a recruiter.

Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 19 at 2023 5:53 PM

COL Randall C. — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:53:28 -0400

1SG Albert Archuleta, if you haven't started collecting retired pay, then in most cases you can (as long as you weren't put out adversely or by law). Of course, you'll have to meet all the enlistment criteria again (medical fitness, etc.), but you could do it. If you have started collecting retired pay, then very unlikely (must have a SECARMY finding that they need you because there is nobody else with the rank and skills they need).

To your next question, how would you go about doing it? If you're applying for a TPU position, then you'll do it though the unit. If you're going for an IMA position, then you'll go through HRC.

AR 140-10* Chapter 6 addresses the process for the USAR. The process should be the same for the Army National Guard (a reference* states it is possible, but doesn't lay out the process) as the verbiage used in both references is the same.
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* AR 140-10 - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN30735-AR_140-10-000-WEB-1.pdf
* For ARNG - https://www.nationalguard.mil/Portals/31/Documents/ARNGpdfs/retirement/ARNG-Information-Guide-for-non-regular-retirement-15-Apr-2009.pdf

ARN30735-AR_140-10-000-WEB-1.pdf

Response by MAJ Monique Salinas made Jul 20 at 2023 4:31 PM

MAJ Monique Salinas — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:31:17 -0400

1SG Albert Archuleta There’s always the option to join the Texas State Guard which has no effect on your VA nor your retirement payments. They always need great leaders.

Response by TSgt David Olson made Jul 21 at 2023 10:37 PM

TSgt David Olson — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:37:06 -0400

Call an army guard recruiter for the answers.

Response by PO1 Don Uhrig made Sep 1 at 2023 11:31 PM

PO1 Don Uhrig — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 23:31:18 -0400

Really? Asking a forum? How about asking a recruitment specialist. Ever heard of that? Almost every town has a recruitment center. Get the latest information from the people who are paid to do so. Geez!

Response by SGT Erick Holmes made Sep 19 at 2023 7:04 PM

SGT Erick Holmes — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:04:36 -0400

I agree with COL Randell Cudworth. If you didn't retired and not collecting and your within the age and meet criteria and in theory you should be all set. Most people when they say they are done it means that they are done.