Saturday, February 9, 2008

Sweeping changes recommended for reserves

By William H. McMichael - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Feb 1, 2008 7:42:41 EST

Active and reserve service members would have to wait until age 57 or longer before drawing retired pay under a controversial recommendation from a congressionally chartered commission.

The proposal would spell the end of the current active-duty plan that provides nondisability retirement immediately after completing a minimum of 20 years of service.

Read the executive summary of the report

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2008/01/military_guardreserve_080131w/