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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 3§ 257 National Guard Retirement Age

§ 257 National Guard Retirement Age

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§ 257 National Guard Retirement Age

This law says that when someone in the National Guard turns 64 years old, they must retire or leave their job.

Key Takeaways

  • •National Guard members must retire or leave when they turn 64.
  • •This rule starts on January 1, 2025.
  • •It applies to all enlisted people in the National Guard.

Example

A person joins the National Guard at age 30 and serves for many years.

When they turn 64, they have to retire or leave their job in the National Guard.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 257 National Guard Retirement Age

When an enlisted person of the National Guard is sixty-four years of age, they shall be retired from active service or discharged. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 129, Sec. 21. (SB 1097) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

enlisted personNational Guardsixty-four years of ageretired from active servicedischarged

Related Statutes

  • § 227 National Guard Retirement Age
  • § 250 Enlistment Qualification Requirements
  • § 253 National Guard Appointments
  • § 254 Enlisted Personnel Transfers Reductions
  • § 255 State-Funded Guard Uniforms

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 257.
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