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— SaltyGoat (@SaltyGoat17) January 10, 2026
Per Grok:
Yes, Tim Walz, as a retired member of the Army National Guard's Retired Reserve, can legally be recalled to active duty under 10 U.S. Code § 688.
This authority allows the Secretary of the Army to order retired members (including those from the Retired Reserve who retired after 20+ years of service) to active duty at any time, typically in times of war, national emergency, or for specific needs.
Walz retired in 2005 after 24 years of service,
so he falls under this category.
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