Veterans eligible to return to active duty Published July 26, 2012 By Sonic Johnson 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Enlisted veterans who have been honorably discharged over the last few years or are currently serving in a National Guard or the Air Force Reserves may be eligible to return to active duty. The Air Force, through its prior service recruiting program, is seeking 250 highly qualified prior service applicants to fill a variety of jobs from recruiter to contractor and many others depending on past experience. "I have had many veterans in the past ask me if they could come back," said Tech Sgt. Gregory Hite, local Air Force Recruiter. "This new program will allow interested and eligible veterans to return to the active duty Air Force." This program is open to prior service members of all branches who have successfully completed Basic Training and been separated for at least 90 days. Guard and Reserve applicants will need a conditional release from their commander. The process can take anywhere from 1 to 4 months and applicants may be required to retake their physical and ASVAB test. All applicants will fill out a base of preference worksheet for assignment and pay grade will be determined by current Air Force Instruction. "This is a win-win program; many servicemembers get out to pursue another passion and realize how much they miss the Air Force," said Hite. " The Air Force wins with the member's experience being returned to the active duty and in most cases, can send an Airman right to a gaining unit." Please contact Hite at 241-5811 as additional qualifications for the program may apply.