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MADem

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6. This is definitely a stop loss-ish thing. They're probably figuring out the NATO rotation.

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Reply #5)

Thu Mar 6, 2014, 12:24 PM

Mar 2014

Of course, we know full well that the name of the game is plan for war, pray for peace, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I hope these are plans that will eventually be tabled, and be shoved in a drawer to gather dust.

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This is STRANGE: Air Force halts voluntary separation pay, 15-year retirements [View all] MADem Mar 2014 OP

Not strange Duckhunter935 Mar 2014 #1

NO. That is NOT what is happening. MADem Mar 2014 #2

Well, that's a little unsettling. TwilightGardener Mar 2014 #3

Yes, I take your meaning. My hope is that it is simply Ye Olde Abundance of Caution. MADem Mar 2014 #4

I spent 4 years on active duty... 3catwoman3 Mar 2014 #5

This is definitely a stop loss-ish thing. They're probably figuring out the NATO rotation. MADem Mar 2014 #6

Someone was unprepared riverratrambler Mar 2014 #7

I hope that is the only consideration, but I have to wonder if they might be MADem Mar 2014 #8