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Spinzonner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-29-04 01:05 PM
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26. I think you are either incorrect or oversimplifying

I was a Vietnam Era Veteran with a 6-year obligation to the Air Force. I was in the IRR for two years after the end of 4 years of active duty. I now have no further connection or commitment.

I don't know where the 8 year figure comes form unless it's a new part of the law.

Once total obligation - including any reserve time - is served, enlisted personnel have no further obligation unless they are under the Standby or Retired Reserve, either by choice or status.

See:

http://www.defenselink.mil/ra/secondary/componentsfaq.h...
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