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Teen Who Signed Non-Binding Contract Told He'd Be Jailed If He Didn't Join Army

[patriot12436]

mgeg1
I disagree with your opinion. Have you served ?

[omega39-2009]

I am a 100% disabled vet and i have to say they have done very well by me. Medical coverage is 100%, no copays, retirement and disability pay, full military benefits. I believe in giving credit where it is due.

Posted by patriot12436

Well patriot, I''m guessing you are Vietnam era and got a much better deal than those that followed. Whereas you got the GI bill (if you are Vietnam veteran) others got means tested medical and VEAP, hell_ I had to buy my own uniforms out of my first couple of paychecks.

[patriot12436]

skyk
I just try to be fair about things and beig a retired vet i am pro military. If someone does something wrong i want them held accountable, but i would never blame everyone for a few bad people.

[patriot12436]

I am a 100% disabled vet and i have to say they have done very well by me. Medical coverage is 100%, no copays, retirement and disability pay, full military benefits. I believe in giving credit where it is due.

[navyvet77]

So these 18 year olds are smart enough to pick a Presidant but gullible enough to fall for a recruiter?

[omega39-2009]

Seeing how they abandon the veterans that gave so much, an army of one really is a fitting slogan.

[mgeg1]

The military is on of the shadiest institutions in the country. I have seen too many times the military lying and manipulating young soldiers and prospective soldiers. The military is supposed to be honorable, but I do not see much honor in any of what they do.

[riptide213]

Americas All Volunteer Force is burnt out.

Consequently Army recruiters are under pressure to get front door volunteer numbers up and in for service. Once in lots of back door tools available to press gang into longer service.

FRONT DOOR.

DoD policy directs military services use enlistment, accession, and reenlistment, educational entitlements, and retention bonuses as incentives in meeting All Volunteer Force personnel requirements.
New recruits of any active commitment are automatically transferred to inactive reserves called Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for all remaining time to fulfill a full 8 year commitment requirement in peacetime. Failing to report to IRR recalls as directed is a federal offense resulting in prosecution, jail, and denial of federal employment and benefits such as education benefits, student grants and loans.

BACKDOOR DRAFT.

Paragraph 10a of all US military enlistment contracts states; A. FOR ALL ENLISTEES. If this is my initial enlistment, I must serve a total of 8 years. Any part of that service not served on active duty must be served in a Reserve Component unless I am sooner discharged.

So once in military you are legally bound to stay if ordered beyond your active enlistment under STOP LOSS, even beyond 8 years. If released, you are subject to recall to active duty at anytime due to personnel shortages, war, or conflicts for up to 8 years.

A politically convenient way to avoid activating any Selective Service System.

[leftyintexas]

I''''m amazed at the hypocrisy you display. Instead of being outraged (support the troops?), you use this as an indictment of Democrats (who you choose to portay as Anti-American). EVERY AMERICAN should be outraged by this type of behavior. Thankfully, these idiots are few. And no, I do NOT see this as an indictment of the military in general. Only idiots such as yourself are foolish enough to use THAT broad a brush to judge people.

Posted by ofbyfor1 at 07:04 AM : Jul 29, 2008

''demslie2u'' is a bushite. These kind of people don''t question anything the Republicon party tells them. The lies, perversions, deceitfulness, and crookedness of that political party will be the downfall of America and as our ''ship'' is sinking, they''ll go down whinning that the LIBERALS caused it all. Amazing, simply AMAZING!

[formrusmcsgt]

This story has one purpose. To give Anti-American Democrats another reason to Hate the entire Military.
Posted by demslie2u at 08:18 PM : Jul 28, 2008
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Despising a policy and hating the military itself is a distinction that you are obviously incapable of making.