Soldier Sues Over Extended Military Hitch

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Soldier Sues Over Extended Military Hitch
California Army National Guard Soldier Sues Military for Involuntarily Extending His Service

The Associated Press


California Army National Guard Soldier Sues Military for Involuntarily Extending His Service

The Associated Press
http://abcnews.go.com/wire/US/ap20040817_2363.html

SAN FRANCISCO Aug. 17, 2004 — A California Army National Guard soldier sued the military in federal court Tuesday over a program that could keep up to 20,000 Army personnel beyond their time of service.
It was the first lawsuit challenging extended military service following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The program, known as "stop-loss," also was enacted during the buildup to the 1991 Gulf War.

The soldier's complaint comes as the Army struggles to find fresh units to serve in Iraq. Almost every combat unit has faced or will face duty there or in Afghanistan, and increased violence has forced the deployment of an additional 20,000 troops to the Iraq region.

The Army says its stop-loss program is necessary for a cohesive military with seasoned personnel, although it has been criticized as contrary to the concept of an all-volunteer military force.

[Hubert Flottz]

1. He should have just gone aWol like the CiC did!

Hell, he my become pResident one day! If he goes and fights, he'll be looked down on and bad mouthed as John Kerry is, by the "greatful" Republicans!

A vote for Shrub is a vote for the draft, "get over it kids!"