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2011-01-17 Home Front: Politix

'Stop loss' bonuses go unpaid to 35,000 soldiers

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Posted by gorb 2011-01-17 01:49|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Well, when they were out of power, they said they'd stop the Stop Loss stuff, I guess this is what they meant.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2011-01-17 09:19|| 2011-01-17 09:19|| Front Page Top

#2 "back door draft"

The appropriate law on the books for generations -

TITLE 10 > Subtitle A > PART II > CHAPTER 39 > § 671a

§ 671a. Members: service extension during war

Unless terminated at an earlier date by the Secretary concerned, the period of active service of any member of an armed force is extended for the duration of any war in which the United States may be engaged and for six months thereafter.

Read the contract. I read mine to include the line "..may be recalled at anytime by the Secretary..". As the oath says "..that I make this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion, ".

Posted by Procopius2k 2011-01-17 09:48|| 2011-01-17 09:48|| Front Page Top

#3 When I enlisted in the Navy(66/69 They told us that since the war was winding down, I could only re-up if I changed rates, or if I wasn't planning to re-up then I would get out 6 months earlier than my 4 years.
Well after thinking it over for a few miliseconds, I decided that Since the Navy didn't particularly want me, and as I figured they had enough wall washers, deck scrubbers and Head cleaners, I went and packed my Seabag and returned to Alabama.
I am NOT proud of my military service.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2011-01-17 11:19|| 2011-01-17 11:19|| Front Page Top

#4 This is BS; any number of ways to locate the vets: there is the DEERS enrollment database ( medical) and let's not forget the IRS; if nothing else, the bonus could be credited to the individual's account.

Posted by USN, Ret. 2011-01-17 11:26|| 2011-01-17 11:26|| Front Page Top

#5 that would make sense USN, besides if they owed the gov. money I'm sure there would no prblem finding them.

Posted by chris 2011-01-17 11:30|| 2011-01-17 11:30|| Front Page Top

#6 Redneck Jim, do you have a DD-214 with the word "Honorable" on it? Were you one of the pukes that spit on me while I was passing through O'Hare on my way O-seas?

You may not be or have been happy with your service, pard, but you should always be proud. I would have no problem bellying up to the bar with you at a Vets function, if only, of course, you were not a "squid"....! ;->

Posted by Uncle Phester 2011-01-17 19:22|| 2011-01-17 19:22|| Front Page Top

#7 Another Pigford in the making.

Have not seen the usual lawyer commercials on FOXnews: "Are you a veteran? You may be entitled to compensation. Please call 1-800-MOR-CASH" Non-attorney spokesperson and democrat fundraiser.

Posted by Skunky Glin**** 2011-01-17 21:41|| 2011-01-17 21:41|| Front Page Top

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