The Army won't let me back on active duty. I perused the Chaplain subsite of the GoArmy web site, and sent this email to the email link on the site:

I retired in 1995 as an Army artillery officer. I have since completed my M.Div. and have been ordained an elder in full connection in the UMC.

Is it possible for me to return to active duty as a chaplain?

In only two days I received an answer from Mr. James Griffiths, Cyber Recruiter, United States Army Recruiting Command:

I am sorry but since you have retired from the Army I was told that you cannot return to the army as a chaplain. Sorry we could not do anything for you. If you have any questions you can email me.

I think this just stinks.