Monday, December 06, 2004
BBC NEWS | Americas | US troops sue over tours in Iraq
"Stop loss" - what an interesting term for involuntary conscription. Even though I am an Army brat, I was not aware that military personnel could be kept on active service for 18 months past their retirement or discharge date. It was not an issue for my dad who put in two tours of duty in Viet Nam - in 1967 and again in 1970.
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I believe - depending on their job and title - that some can even be reactivated if it is determined they are needed.
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