Army Times on calling vets back on Active Duty even GI BILL students. What are your thoughts?

SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:24:31 -0500

Response by SFC Stephen King made Nov 12 at 2015 9:31 AM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:31:19 -0500

I am leery of the Army Times. Although a source of information sometimes it is not credible. However, if true it would go against the streamlining currently in progress throughout the US Military

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2015 10:17 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:17:40 -0500

SSG(P) Claudett P Hillotero Is there a link to this? Don't forget about the “Stop Loss” policy of a decade ago, which involuntarily extended service members beyond their active-duty contractual terms of service. The policy was used because of falling retention rates.

Last month's executive order allowed for the continued reduction of the active force by 80,000 soldiers while at the same time allowed for the involuntary recall of former service members to active duty. How does this make sense?

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Nov 12 at 2015 10:27 AM

CPT Jack Durish — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:27:21 -0500

You'll know just how desperate they are if they ever call me back...

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Nov 12 at 2015 10:30 AM

SSG Audwin Scott — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:30:53 -0500

I do know it however to be true, one of my co-workers brother got called back into the infantry as an officer so he is now back at Ft. Benning, leaving his private practice as an attorney.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Nov 12 at 2015 10:43 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 10:43:52 -0500

Where do I sign up? I'd even reclass again.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Nov 12 at 2015 12:05 PM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 12:05:11 -0500

It is in the Army Enquirer, it must be true!

Response by SSG Paul Forel made Nov 12 at 2015 2:20 PM

SSG Paul Forel — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:20:26 -0500

If they need more dustoff medics, tell them to call me!

Hot Hoists? Hot LZ's? No Problemo!

Response by MSG Tim Gray made Nov 12 at 2015 5:33 PM

MSG Tim Gray — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:33:30 -0500

I'd go back, but I get to keep my beard!

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2015 4:34 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 16:34:21 -0500

I think it is fair game. every soldier have the usual 8 years duty owed uncle Sam. If you decide you cut it shot without a medical separation, then be prepared to be called back and serve the rest of your contract. You signed along the dotted line. That is why I am doing my 8 and if I am not convinced the Army is for me, I will get out without owing uncle Sam anything. I already serve 6 out of the 8 so I am almost there