[awjenni]

As much as I dislike john kerry (lower case intentional), I don't think he is guilty as charged in this case. It is my recollection that back in the 70's, anyone having already served three full years of active duty was not required to attend weekend drills as a reservist. He would have been a "non-obligor."

[dandelion]

Okay, a question - did Kerry actually spend three FULL years active duty? He only spent four months in Vietnam...

[HIDEK6]

You're right. I found out, much to my delight, that I would not have to spend time in the active reserve because I had a Vietnam tour to my credit.

The way they put it was this:

"If you had a combat tour in Vietnam, you would get first crack at having an active reserve posting. Otherwise, the active reserve slots would be filled by those who had not been on active duty."

I spent my active reserve time on inactive reserve.

When that commitment expired, I went to the end of the line behind the women and children.

[null and void]

I don't think he is guilty as charged in this case.

Then he should be eager to prove it, shouldn't he???

[JimRed]

...anyone having already served three full years of active duty was not required to attend weekend drills as a reservist. He would have been a "non-obligor."

That is correct. I was released from active duty to the inactive reserve in August of 1964. I was offered the opportunity to transfer to the active reserve voluntarily; I chose not to do so. Had the need arisen I could have been called up, but had no drill obligations.

In 1967 I received my honorable discharge, completing my military obligation.