The Military Enlistment contract states, "Laws and regulations that govern military personnel may change without notice to me. Such changes may affect my status, pay, allowances, benefits, and responsibilities as a member of the Armed Forces REGARDLESS of the provisions of this enlistment/reenlistment document."

  • SHADOWS OF THE FALLEN

    Veteran's Day Event

    Chalk and Talk, Chalk on the Sidewalk, Show Us Your Vision, Voice your Thoughts on the War, SING, TALK, RANT on our Soapbox

    Tuesday November 11th, 2:00 to 6:00pm., Wayne State University, Gullen Mall

    Sponsors: Shout and Fame

    • Stop Loss

    David Qualls Signed up for the “Try One” Program

    Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

    dqualls.jpgSpecialist David Qualls signed up for the National Guard “Try One” program. Is it one year, or 28.5 years? The correct answer is 28.5 years, his separation date is now the same as Emiliano Santiago, Christmas Eve 2031 !

    When he wanted to quit a year later, he was told he couldn’t go back home from Iraq to his family in Arkansas. David and seven other soldiers affected by the Stop Loss policy filed a lawsuit against the military to fight their contracts being involuntarily being extended. David was the only soldier who identified himself in the lawsuit, the other seven were afraid of retaliation, so they refused to be named.

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    Take our quiz, how long is your commitment to the military ?

    Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

    santiago2.jpgIf you sign up for a 15 month enlistment, how long can the military keep you in service?

    a. Fifteen months
    b. Eight years
    c. As long as 35 years

    The incredible never ending enlistment contract; the correct answer is C. They can keep you as long as they want to.

    Emiliano Santiago served in the Oregon National Guard for his full eight years. Four months after his end date, he was ordered to go to Afghanistan. He was told his new separation date is December 25, 2031!

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