11,421 days from the U.S. Army. 2,712 days from civilian careerThis message has been edited. Last edited by: SFCUSARET,
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April 13, 2026, 01:48 PM
BillyBonesNY
Retired 1,172 days ago. After 3 months got a full time job battling stage 4A cancer.
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April 13, 2026, 04:52 PM
wishfull thinker
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Originally posted by SFCUSARET: 11,421 days from the U.S. Army. 2,712 days from civilian carreer
I don't mean to second guess you and my math skills have never been red hot, but could you mean that 11,421 days represents the 31 years you were IN the army.
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April 13, 2026, 05:13 PM
motor59
2500 exactly as of today.
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April 13, 2026, 07:37 PM
Texas Bob C.
2263 and loving it.
April 13, 2026, 08:49 PM
doublesharp
30 years and 135 days. Sold my business 1st of Jan 1997 at age 45. Have not had a real job since and in my case I was working too hard to make any money.
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April 14, 2026, 12:12 AM
ftttu
1003 days ago was my last paid day. I then did a year doing the same as an active reserve, just not getting paid.
I still get called back for court, but as time passes, those instances will become fewer and fewer.
Also, I will receive my first SS check this month, so more money for our new house payment.
Retired Texas Lawman
April 14, 2026, 12:31 AM
KMitch200
5837
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April 14, 2026, 05:05 AM
Nontypical
1632 days since I was seriously injured at work and now I’m on disability. This was not on my bingo card, so I’m currently taking night classes to learn a new trade. We will see how it goes.
April 14, 2026, 06:06 AM
pace40
5485
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April 14, 2026, 06:34 AM
Ronin101
17 days till I am eligible for my pension. But I am realizing that I wont be able to. Gotta keep plugging away until I cant . But I am only 56 so I guess I cant feel sorry for myself
April 14, 2026, 07:01 AM
cusingeorge
104
35 years in the paint business, retired at 56.
I now do what I want, when I want, currently helping a cousin feed his herd of cattle in western Oklahoma.
My tongue swore, but my mind was still unpledged.
April 14, 2026, 07:36 AM
DennisM
1284 as of today.
I miss many of the people, the actual core work, and none of the BS.
I kept on at the part-time job I was doing concurrently since 2011, which keeps me engaged, entertained, and decently paid. Same with some light consulting. If it stops being any of those things I'll come up with a new plan that involves more cycling, improving my ukulele skills, and getting serious about reloading.
April 14, 2026, 09:57 AM
bob ramberg
1? Not sure if I'm retired or not. On "temporary layoff" until business picks up. Temp may become permanent if I can make ends meet. At 71 I'm long overdue.
Bob Carpe Scrotum
April 14, 2026, 10:06 AM
Warhorse
4242
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April 14, 2026, 10:30 AM
SFCUSARET
quote:
Originally posted by wishfull thinker:
quote:
Originally posted by SFCUSARET: 11,421 days from the U.S. Army. 2,712 days from civilian carreer
I don't mean to second guess you and my math skills have never been red hot, but could you mean that 11,421 days represents the 31 years you were IN the army.
No that represents the 31 years in days I've been retired from the army. Just like what the OP was asking.
Enlisted in the Army on 22 Nov 72 and retired from same on 5 Jan 95. So from army retirement date to posting date is 11,421 days give or take a few hours.
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April 14, 2026, 10:43 AM
1lowlife
240 days I've been retired at 63 after 39 years at the same job. Been gainfully employed somewhere since I was 15. I have zero plans of employment anywhere else.
April 14, 2026, 12:01 PM
yanici
6951 days. I'm glad I did it too!
John
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