Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Going back to active duty

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Expert: Cynthia Bedell - 5/17/2008


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I retired on 29 FEB 2008 after 20 Years, Information Systems Technician Chief Petty Officer.  Can I go back to active duty to do the 24 years?

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Dear Eric --

If you have not yet reached mandatory retirement age, or maximum years for your rank, you are eligible to leave retirement and return to duty.  You would have to meet the physical requirements of service, and the Navy would have to have a billet for your rank and specialty that needs to be filled.

You should contact your Navy Human Resources Center, to discuss your options with a personnel management specialist.  Good luck to you and thank you for your service.  

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Cynthia Bedell

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I am the Commander of the Surface Communications and Support Systems, contract management office. I am currently an active duty Colonel.

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I have bachelors and masters degrees in Engineering. I also hold a patent for a new way to process composite materials into complex shapes.

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