[quote=pri_dk][quote=Allan from Fallbrook]I fully explained my circumstances and they didn’t seem to care.[/quote]

Well they are recruiters, after all!

But, no, I’ve never been approached. My neighbor who was a Marine pilot “transferred” to the Air Force reserve (full time) at the same pay grade, so I guess it does happen. (Not sure the Marines would allow a move in the other direction though…)

My exit from the military was not so glorious as yours (but it was an honorable discharge). I got out on the “hey, the war is over and Reagan commissioned way too many officers and so we have to get rid of some” ticket. I’m not ashamed to admit that my hand went up pretty quickly. A number of my peers wanted to make a career of it, but didn’t make the cut (which seemed pretty arbitrary to me).[/quote]

Pri: Well, I wouldn’t say “glorious”, but it was an exit to be sure.

All things equal, I would definitely do things differently the next time. I’d go Navy or USAF and have them pay for either law school or a Master’s in Engineering. That Navy nuke program is the way to go. I’ve worked with some of those engineers that are now out on the civilian/private side and they are all top flight.