I am a Korean vet and even back then there was not even the thought of holding people past their rotation date. But of course then we had enough regular troops that we were not using the national gaurd at these levels. There were special groups brought up for short periods of time 3-4 months at most.
Unlike most third world countries that have a mandentory draft, some even have almost no exceptions. Handicapped people work in supply offices, comunications as dispatchers and other office or reception type jobs.
My personal oppinion is that we have pecome the laughing stock of the world as we tink we can keep the peace with a part time Military.
Bob
This is who I am.
- Bob The Pirate
- I am a 71 year old Ex Seaman, retired Chef, Who use to drive Pennsylvania Amish any place they want to go. I have Post Polio, a diabetic. I also am a Korean War Veteran.I was in USAF from March 1953 to Febuary 1959, and sailed as a Merchant Marine cook from 1961 to 1979. I was on my last ship(the R/V Hero) for 7 years. It was a reasearch ship for the National Science Foundation, It worked the Antartic during the Austral summer and the coast of South America in the winter. We have two 15 passenger vans. We have a 98 Ford and a 93 Dodge, both white. The dodge is setup with the rear two seats removed making it have as much cargo space as in a full size pickup. I use the 93 Dodge to haul our handicapped carts, and the 98 Ford on family outings.
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