To amend title 10, United States Code, to include certain prior active duty as a regular member of an Armed Force for reduced eligibility age for retirement as a member of the reserve components.

This bill proposes an amendment to title 10, United States Code, specifically targeting the eligibility requirements for reduced retirement age for members of the reserve components. It expands the types of active duty service that qualify for this benefit. The legislation modifies Section 12731(f)(2) to include prior active duty served as a regular member of an Armed Force, removing the previous restriction to only service as a member of the Ready Reserve. This means that active duty performed as a regular service member will now be considered when calculating the reduced eligibility age for reserve component retirement. Furthermore, these amendments will apply retroactively to any qualifying active duty service performed on or after January 28, 2008 , potentially benefiting a significant number of reservists.