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Well living in the US, at least at this point we are an all volunteer service. That says something to the rest of the world. We may not all agree with what our government tells us to do. We do it regardless.
Shit happens. We at least have the right to know it may happen when we enter the service. i was in the first Persian Gulf War. The outpouring of love we experience when we return you just cannot describe. I just hope when the current war is over they feel the same love when they return.
On a side note, while looking at netscape today for news. We have this article.
Pat Tillman Likely Killed by Friendly Fire
This Spring's death in Afghanistan of Arizona Cardinals' player Pat Tillman was likely due to "friendly fire," according to a report by the Arizona Republic. Mr. Tillman, who was 27 at the time of his death, gave up millions of pro football dollars to join the Army after America was attacked on 9/11. Do you think the newly-revealed circumstances of his death might impact morale?
Word of the changed conclusions regarding the circumstances of Mr. Tillman's death circulated among Members of Congress last night as an E-Mail was sent by staff of the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee about the new findings.
That E-Mail read, in part, "Army just called to give us a heads up. They have every reason to believe the 15-6 investigation shows Pat Tillman was killed as a result of friendly fire." Army Regulation 15-6 is used in the case of "fratricide accidents," in which personnel are killed by what is often described as "friendly fire."
It went on, according to the Arizona Republic, to tell Members that, "The Army has notified his family, so it may come out in the media this weekend."
Mr. Tillman had given up a multimillion-dollar contract as a safety with the National Football League's Arizona franchise in order to enlist in the United States Army in the wake of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on America.
Reports of Mr. Tillman's death on April 22nd reverberated around the globe, as millions of fans heard for the first time the details of his decision to offer his life for his country.
While his enlistment recalled for many the patriotism of famous Americans who had served their country in previous wars, Mr. Tillman disdained publicity regarding and insisted upon serving his country quietly and without fanfare.
According to the Arizona Republic, the new findings regarding Mr. Tillman's death were given to some Members of Congress yesterday, and also to his parents on the eve of Memorial Day commemorative ceremonies.
Congressman Trent Franks, a Republican from Arizona, is quoted by today's Republic as saying that, "It does seem pretty clear that he was killed by friendly fire." Congressman Franks is on the House Armed Services Committee, and was alerted about the new information regarding Mr. Tillman's death by the Army's Legislative Liaison Office.
Mr. Tillman was awarded the Silver Star for valor during combat.
Do you think the newly-revealed circumstances of Pat Tillman's death might impact morale?
[Views expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect those of CompuServe, the Forum or any government, agency or news organization.]
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Not sure of the validity of it yet. It is a shame if it was friendly fire.
Right beside that article we have yet another disturbing one.
Army Expanding 'Stop-Loss' Program
By JOHN J. LUMPKIN
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Army will prevent soldiers in units set to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan from leaving the service at the end of their terms, a top general said Wednesday.
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