Ever heard of the Ready Reserve? I didn't.
Turns out after you are discharged you are considered "inactive reserve" for four years (and subject to being recalled). For the next eight years you are in the "ready reserves' (and subject to recall).
I just did the math; I've been out for fifteen years.
From Yahoo News:
HONOLULU - A veteran of the first Persian Gulf War is suing the Army after it ordered him to report for duty 13 years after he was honorably discharged from active duty and eight years after he left the reserves.
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