That is correct. Because I was an officer, my IRR never expired, and they asked me if I wanted to come back to active duty after 7 years in an inactive reserve status. Unfortunately, I could not go due to health issues. I wanted back in a heartbeat as they forced me out the first time. I wanted my 20.
Not at a protest march they cannot.
If she is on IRR status, she can be involuntarily recalled and given an OTH discharge. That screws her VA benefits.
You aren't! I still have my dress uniforms, and my mess dress uniform. They are hanging in the closet behind me. I intended to wear my uniform at my daughter's commissioning as I could have sworn her into the Army.
No, you are.
Your first set if you are enlisted. Officers are given a miniscule clothing allowance that pays for about half the uniforms you need. I had to buy my daughter's Army officer uniforms, and she paid me back. I made a special trip to Pensacola to buy my uniforms before I received my commission. I got to keep my NROTC uniforms but most of them were no longer serviceable except my dress uniforms. I was lucky as I could change my enlisted service dress uniforms to officer, so I actually had three sets.
Are the stripes or bars accurate to your service? If not, they should be removed. I have a pair of Army surplus BDU pants from the early 2000s. but they do not have my rank listed anywhere.
I wear my military uniforms on special occasions.
They were. But that was years ago and I no longer have the item.
Special occasions are allowable. Ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, graduations and military gatherings are among some of those occasions.
Well they need to start telling folks that at time of discharge, I see guys wearing BDU pants, shirts and jackets all the time.
Enlisted receive a uniform allowance once a year as well, not sure how much it is these days.
