§ 26-161 — Retirement; retention of commission after withdrawal of federal recognition

A. A commissioned officer, warrant officer or enlisted person who has served in the national guard for ten years may, upon application, be placed upon the retired list. Time served in the regular or volunteer armies of the United States or in the organized militia of another state shall be allowed in computing the length of service. Service in time of war shall be computed at twice the actual duration of such service.

B. An officer of the national guard whose federal recognition terminates or is withdrawn because of age or physical disability shall retain his commission and rank for life. He shall be an honorary member of the staff of the adjutant general and shall serve in an advisory capacity, but shall receive no compensation for such service.