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originally posted by: Aazadan
a reply to: intrptr
I don't think that's it. If it were an issue of volunteers to have enough manpower, our draft dodging President could just bring back the draft.
It has to be something else.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: Shamrock6
I was at Fort Campbell one time, got a call from my OIC.
He said, "I know you have every right to say no, but I really need you at Fort Carson for a month".
I said, "Thank you. I really must refuse this time because I have birthday's and an anniversary and life to get back to".
He coughed and said, "I already booked your flight and called billeting. They'll be expecting you on Monday."
All I could say was, oh rah.
Volun-told.
originally posted by: MOMof3
a reply to: Zaphod58
Sure. I think I will believe the lessons of history. When you have to put your old in wars, it's the end. Thank God we have laws against drafting children.
originally posted by: DanteGaland
Great way to SILENCE retired generals and vets who are critical of Trump.
Active duty can't be critical of their commander in chief.
originally posted by: Shamrock6
a reply to: DBCowboy
Oh I know how that goes, buddy. A good friend of mine's dad was an O-6 in Navy Intelligence. He was back in uniform pretty quick after 9-11, and it was exactly like you said: it was a "request" in name only.
I was an officer. (Don't say a god-damned word, I was enlisted before!
Half human ain't so bad, I suppose.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: Aazadan
It happened to me after Nine-Eleven.
I swore an oath.
If they need an old, fat, grey-haired (not all bald) old man to work, then I work.
I did take my oath seriously, and if my spot takes the place of my son(s) or some one else's, then all the better.
I'm old.
I've lived my life.
I'll take a bullet.