I recently retired from the NG after 26 years. I went to get my ID card and it said E-4, SPC. What can I do to correct this problem?

SSG Keven Lahde — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:04:21 -0400

I gave them my promotion paperwork that said I was promoted from SGT to SSG. They said it wasn't good enough that they have to go with what's in there system.

They made a copy of it to email it to HRC. What can I do, if anything, to correct this problem?

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Mar 14 at 2023 12:19 AM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:19:51 -0400

What do your retirement orders say?

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Mar 14 at 2023 12:48 AM

SSG Keven Lahde — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:48:58 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2023 1:08 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 01:08:01 -0400

When was your SSG promotion date? When was your retirement date? Hell, when was your date for SGT sine they gave you SPC? Sounds like a call to your State Guard Bureau needs to happen

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 14 at 2023 5:47 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:47:44 -0400

National Guard....26 years...SPC... yeah, that sounds normal.

Response by SP5 Robert Kennedy made Mar 14 at 2023 2:02 PM

SP5 Robert Kennedy — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:02:38 -0400

Reenlist? ;-)

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Mar 15 at 2023 9:11 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:11:25 -0400

Got an LES from being paid as a SSG? Best proof there is.

Response by Sgt Earl Neconie made Apr 20 at 2023 9:25 AM

Sgt Earl Neconie — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:25:19 -0400

Reserve promotions are addressed with creditable years. (1) year accumulates (50) points etc.
But it sounds like the promotion orders need to be updated in the system ASAP!

Response by SGT Erick Holmes made Apr 20 at 2023 12:55 PM

SGT Erick Holmes — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:55:10 -0400

I would assume that you would need ot bring your DD214/NGB22 that will have all your current information on it and you should be able to get it changed.

Response by SP5 Philip Sanders made Apr 20 at 2023 4:18 PM

SP5 Philip Sanders — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:18:57 -0400

Couple of thoughts come to mind. First, is your retirement pay reflect that you were an E-6? Obviously if that is the case then someone that matters knows your retired rank. If you can trace that back to the people or system that uploaded that information they may be helpful. Finally, have you contacted the NGB as well as your state Military Department. I was active duty only but I am the WA State Chair for ESGR so have a fair bit of knowledge about the Guard and Reserve. I wish you luck because you should receive the respect on your ID card that you deserve!

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2023 6:28 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:28:53 -0400

Did you show them your old CAC?

Response by MSgt Mark Branch made Apr 22 at 2023 10:35 AM

MSgt Mark Branch — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 10:35:17 -0400

I don't have a lot of experience with the National Guard, but I thought they were also getting DD214s when they retired? If so, you need to review this document and make sure it's accurate.

Response by Lt Col Bill Fletcher made Apr 22 at 2023 2:30 PM

Lt Col Bill Fletcher — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:30:48 -0400

Your State Headquarters should have all your records (if you don’t have copies). Contact your Unit 1st Sgt too so they are not surprised. The S-1 should have all your records or at least know where they went. They can send the “official” documentation for you to whichever clerk needs it. Follow up and don’t let them just tell you they did it. Request to be copied on anything sent or received by them on your behalf. If you weren’t full time you don’t get retirement money until your are 60 so you have plenty of time to make sure the rank is correct for pay purposes. On a side note, don’t you have your last Annual Pay statement? That would show whomever, MilPay knew what your actual pay grade is.

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Apr 23 at 2023 9:20 AM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:20:23 -0400

Your former AST would know your rank. I guess they still issue IDs. He/she can issue you one and done. I remember that my local NG unit had Green, Red, Grey and Dependent blanks in the AST's desk drawer, camera and laminators, too.