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Expert: Howard Lorenz - 3/14/2009


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Sir,  
    Thank you for answering my question previously...  Now I have another couple of questions.  I've been out of the USAF since '92 and planning on joining the ANG in Puerto Rico.   My question is about uniforms... Things have changed since '92.   Does the ANG issue the uniforms, since the uniforms that I have or had are outdated, obsolete and don't fit any longer, OR will I have to purchase them?  Just want to be prepared!  
    Now, my other question is concerning retirement!  I have 17 years active duty  and I took the SSB   (USAF).
How does this relate to time in the Air National Guard...
In other words, how many years will I have to do in the Air National Guard to obtain a 20 year retirement?  I understand that the ANG is reserve duty.  This I know...
Will my time with the Air National Guard count towards this 20 year retirement?  How is this calculated?
    Sir, I hope that this question is not to confusing and I thank you for taking the time to answer me...


Sincerely,

Carlos

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Carlos,

The way that I understand the SSB was for separating from active duty, I believe that there was some time that had to expire before you  reentered the service again. The Air Force Air Nat'l Guard is completely separate from the active sector so that shouldnt effect you. Double check with the recruiters to be sure, but I dont forsee an issue.

As for the uniforms, the unit will supply yuou with all the latest & greatest in Air Force garb!!!

H

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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.

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Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years

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Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University

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