i can i get out of the army national guards?
108349
When it comes time to renlist dont.
551574
go t o army , or to air force. \nor become a high class biseness man
292551
WARNING:\n\nYou have been given some real good answers: You have a 6 year obilgation to perform. Its up to you as to how you do it. But as a two tour Marine Vet in Viet Nam and 13 years in the Army National guard; I would highly recommend you to fulfil your obilgation. It will haunt you for the rest of your life if you quit now. What will you tell your kids one day? That you were not man enough to help protect their rights to live in a free nation? Millions of men and women have died to give you the rights you now enjoy. Good luck.
789026
Don't join.  Every job from office clerk to mechanic can be sent to where the combat is.  Just because you aren't in an infantry unit doesn't mean the terrorists won't be trying to kill you.  Wearing the uniform isn't about looking good; it's about defending a way of life.  Don't feel bad if this is not for you.  There are other ways to be patriotic without fighting.  Just being a good citizen and not breaking the law shows that you want something better for your country.
619758
If you're in the service, I'd talk to your unit's admin rep. They'll be able to at least give some pointers. Some agancies can be entered while still on active duty. A temporary "on loan" or liason basis?  CIA/NSA for example sometimes use military intelligence personnel. The C.D.C. can borrow experts from USAMRIID.
1095759
Commit a misdemeanor and get the hell out of the military.\n\n-J.
308835
He can legally opt out at any time up until he leaves for basic training. The recruiter will probably lie and say he can't, but he's just trying to make money. \n\nEdit: You're right. Lie is probably too strong a word. What he will probably tell you is that it is very difficult to get out. It is - for him. There is a lot of paperwork to be filled out, and all the work he put into your son will have been wasted. If he was lied to, and has a witness, be sure to report the recruiter for violating UCMJ Article 83.
445404
the only way you can be released from your current contract is if you are accepted into a Commissioning program.\n\nthe Blue to Green program allows Sailors and Airmen to go directly into the Army  as soon as their contract is up.
869080
You should know this: Follow your change of command, Soldier!\n\nIf that fails, go to see an army lawyer--not the MPs.  (It's like going to police, when you should be going to see a lawyer).  The military attorneys will have protocols to follow while protecting your rights (possibly your privacy).
658114
No, you can not and still receive an honorable discharge.  Though others have suggested to try and violate policies and regulations, these types of actions could, very easily, have serious life long consequences.  I would suggest that you try and ride out this term of enlistment.  Do what is expected of you, nothing more, no one can argue with that.  Concentrate on taking college courses or technical schooling, think of the military as a vehicle propelling into a better life down the road.  Ask yourself these questions, "Is it really so bad right now?.....Will I regret being chaptered out of the military later in life?"\n\n\nGood Luck\nA Senior Non-Commissioned Officer
381214
Deserters are not given a respectable exit by the army.\nYou have to go through the grill to be recognized as a respectable man out of uniform.
661305
I have seen people do it.  First go to the unit you want to go to and talk to them and you can make it happen and to gain another soldier that unit will have motivation to help you.\n\nIt may be harder now that units deploy allot but your old unit can not keep you in if you are "moving".
1115098
I don't think you can unless you've emancipated yourself from your parents. I know I had to either wait to sign all the paperwork and leave after I turned 18, or have my parents sign as my legal guardian. I ended up waiting until about 2 months after my 18th bday to leave for basic. You could technically leave on your birthday though- I think the recruiters can help you with that.
500101
I was in the same boat with the Army.  I toughed it out.  My wife pushed me to stay on, and it worked out.  The last couple of years were the hardest, and easiest, of them all.  I won't say that it was a cake walk, but knowing that I ONLY had 10 years, 8 years, 1 year to retirement made a difference.  If I had gotten out, I think that I would be kicking myself for not staying.\n\nMy brother got out of the Navy after 10 years, and went to work as a contractor.  He and his family have moved 4 different times since he got out, so the moving part is still there.  BUT, he is happy with his decision.  I told him he was nuts, he was half way there, etc.  But, he had had enough.\n\nThe ultimate decision on this is between you and your husband.  You will have to weigh the pros and cons.  I, personally, think that if your halfway there, and don't have your degree yet, then you should stay.  But, then again, I've already passed the hump.\n\nGood luck, and thank you for your service.
953354
I am a Full Time Staff Operations and Training Specialist for and Army Reserve Engineer Battalion as well as a SSG on the Reserve side.  NO, they cannot deploy you for the same operation three months after you get back.  The NG recruiter is trying to get his quota.  The only way they can deploy you that soon is to change the Operation all together or change the Title of the deployment, which doesn't look like either are going to happen anytime soon.  The reserves works like the guard and it is 24 months in a 5 year time period.  You are most likely safe until your 5 yr anniversary of the day you went on orders.
64530
I think by your name you may be a Marine.  Crimes are crimes, and some, can be forgiven with hard work and a real change.  I am an NCO and I have seen troops grow up and take their duty and the rules seriously.  You can change, even if you get discharged.  You can ALWAYS choose the right path, just hope it is not to late, like for Tookie Williams.  Chose to change too late.
830121
Retirement from active duty is now "mandatory" at age 55.  I believe the rule is the same for the reserves, but it's hard to say for the National Guard because each state has different rules.  However, there is an exception to every rule, and it's possible that you may be able to get an age waiver for retirement.  If you want to find out for sure, call the base operator at your nearest Army post and ask them to connect you to the military personnel office -- customer service division.