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Thanks, I wish that could happen I went to the pier today and it was mobbed, could barly move..its much better in winter or if a squad came it would drive all the bennies home

To answer your question without perpetuating the argument on the Pacman Jones thread, no the stop-loss clause in my contract was not exercised my the Department of Defense. However, no one is a victim of this clause. It is clearly stated every enlistment contract that during a time of conflict any service member can be extended in service if they are deemed to be an invaluable asset. In most cases they are extended to train the soldiers that are relieving them. This practice takes the "green" off of the relieving unit. Yes, I have shipmates who were extended. Did they complain? No. Sacrifice is part of the job. I know that this sounds like John Wayne but the only reason I am no longer in the Navy is that instead of tearing, my rotator cuff is unravelling. This cannot be fixed and I was not allowed to re enlist. I continue to believe that the war on terrorism is not a sprint but a marathon. I believe that the only way to stop terrorism is to doggedly pursue those who commit it and hold those accountable who allow amnesty to terrorists. I remember when this war was supported throughout our country, when the image of the world trade center was fresh. We as Americans have a very short memory because if you think that something similar can't happen again you are wrong. If America loses it's vigalence we will be in the same situation again.

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