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."

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    What you should know

    before joining the military

    You’ve probably heard the ads and the recruiter’s sales pitch. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? All advertising does. But if military life doesn’t live up to the advertising, you can’t bring your enlistment agreement back to the recruiter for a refund, and you are obligated to the military for a total of eight years FOR AS LONG AS THIRTY FIVE YEARS*, including possible reserve duty.

    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 termination date was the end of 2031!

    You wouldn’t buy a car without looking under the hood. Check it out carefully!

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