KERRY IN DEEP DOO DOO !!

http://www.CrushKerry.com ^ | 5/3/04 | GeorgeW23225

[BushisTheMan]

April 27, 2004 -- Check out KerryLied.com. Retired Navy From wintersoldier.com

Captain Larry Bailey, a former SEAL and Vietnam veteran, is heading up an effort to put 100,000 people in front of the U.S. Capitol on September 12 for an event intended to "tell the truth about Vietnam veterans, and to counter the lies John Kerry told about them." B.G. "Jug" Burkett, author of the myth-shattering book Stolen Valor, will be one of the speakers.

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Pass the word.

[GeorgeW23225]

I agree. I'm sick and tired about being politically correct, and sick and tired of letting a scumbag like Kerry trash the President. Bring it on, Mr. Kerry. I like getting a little dirty in the mud. How about you?? ( it might mess up your pretty $1,000 hair style, but it won't mess up my $10.00 buzz cut!!)

[lilylangtree]

What I find so comical is that the demoncRATS know that Ketchupman's military record is a fraud. Also, the demoncRATS are the ones originally that called into question the President's military record and demanded full disclosure by turning on the attack dogs like James Carville with the media's acceptance. Now the tables are turned because Ketchupman has serious problems with his records and the demoncRATS know it, these same demoncRATS want to sweep anything concerning the military of both the President and Ketchupman under the table. Let's just hope that the people who want the truth don't cave in to the demoncRATS ploy. Keep the issue alive and demand full disclosure by Ketchupman.

[GeorgeW23225]

GREAT JOB!! Bravo!!

[justshutupandtakeit]

It is the party of the Dead. The Dead can even vote the Dead into office.

[GeorgeW23225]

This could be the final nail in John Kerry's coffin. I wish the Vets well, and I hope they get to set the record straight with the whole world watching!!

http://www.kerrylied.com

[GeorgeW23225]

what an impressive resumé !!

[pt17]

so why NOT try to get them to change their tiny little minds?????

Perhaps your question already contains the answer. This issue may change some minds but Kerry may not be the major issue with the left. For them it's ABB, not some (in their mind) little vets dust-up. BTW, I hope I am wrong on this.

[GeorgeW23225]

I agree, and I'm NOT going to stay quiet. There is no way the demoRats or John Kerry can kep me quiet!!I'm like a bad rash for Kerry. I simply will NOT go away!!

[tricky_k_1972]

I don't know if this is the type of reserve status that every on thinks of, ie Guard 1 wknd a mont and 2 weeks a year. there are several different catagories of reserve that might have applied (form Millitary.com):

There are three categories of the Ready Reserve: Inactive National Guard, Individual Ready Reserve and Selected Reserve.

Inactive National Guard

This is a status used only by the Army National Guard. If you leave a drilling National Guard unit before the end of your enlistment you will be placed in the Inactive National Guard, unless you specifically request to be placed in the Individual Ready Reserve (see below). In this category you cannot drill for pay or retirement points. Likewise, you cannot take part in any annual training or be promoted.

Though you are considered "inactive", you are still required to present yourself, or "muster" with your last unit once a year. Also, in the event of a full scale mobilization you could be recalled to service with that unit.

Individual Ready Reserve

If you enter the Reserves or Guard through the delayed entry program this is most likely the category you will fall in while awaiting basic training. If you have an enlistment that runs out after 4 years, you may also find yourself classified as Individual Ready Reserve, or IRR, in order to complete six years of total service. In the IRR, though it is not required, you can still be promoted, compile retirement points, and participate in annual training.

While in the IRR you are not affiliated with any drilling unit, so it is up to you to complete any correspondence courses that may be required by your MOS for drill points. Also, it will be up to you to find a command that has funding to send you to annual training if you want to keep accruing retirement points. Postings for annual training slots open to IRR members can usually be found on the branch website or by contacting your personnel officer.

Selected Reserve

Active Guard and Reserve (AGR)

The AGR is made up of reservists who serve on active duty to keep their units functioning on a day-to-day basis in training or administrative roles. There are other AGR members who serve as recruiters or instructors. The AGR category is very broad and encompasses not only active Air Force Reserve, Army Reserve and National Guard, but also Navy Training and Administration of Reserves, and Marine Corps Active Reservists.

As a member of the AGR you are assigned a full time mobilization slot or billet in the unit you serve in on that one weekend a month/two weeks a year. This affords the opportunity to continue a military career but not have to move as often as those in the active duty.

If you want to follow this path in the Navy, then you will be required to pull some sea duty as part of the Training and Administration of Reserves (TAR), but when you are ashore you will be assigned to administer a reserve unit.

Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA)

As part of the IMA you will be assigned to an active duty unit. So in a time of war or national emergency you could be called up quickly to bring your unit up to strength.

You will be required to train with your active duty unit for two weeks a year. However, in addition to annual training you will be required to earn 40 extra "drill" points per year for retirement. These points can be earned through working at your unit "for points only" (meaning you will not get paid), or by taking correspondence courses.

All of the services have IMAs in a variety of ranks and skills, the Navy mainly uses the category for senior officer levels.

Selected Reserve Units

This is what most people think of when they think of the "weekend warrior". As a reservist or guardsman you will most likely fall into this category. This where you will serve "one weekend a month, two weeks a year". You will be required to complete 40 unit training assemblies or "drills," and two weeks of annual training.

For the most part, drills are held once a month on weekends. During your drill you will be paid for four days work, five if the drill weekend starts on a Friday.

Some things to consider before you join a unit is to ask about the unit's drill schedule to make sure you can work your civilian job around it. Also be aware, with the downsized military, the Guard and Reserve are contributing more to the duties that were once performed by active duty units. So be prepared to deploy.

Also, if you are in a job that directly supports an active duty unit, your drills may not fall into the "one weekend a month" category. Positions in these units drill whenever they are able, sometimes even during the week. This can be a benefit if your civilian job has irregular hours.

Military Technicians

These are full-time federal civilian employees who are also reservists. They are also known as "dual-status," and perform the administrative and training duties for the reserve units they serve. What makes them different from AGR personnel is that they do not qualify for active-duty military pensions. They do receive federal employee and retirement benefits and qualify for reserve military pensions.

Retired Reserve

Though this area may not seem pertinent to you as you enter the Reserve or Guard, we will throw it in anyway as something to aim for while you are in the "front leaning rest" position at boot camp. After all, it's never too early to start planning your retirement.

Following a career in active or reserve duty, individuals are placed in what is known as the Retired Reserve while they continue to collect their military pensions and benefits.

Also in this area are "gray area reservists," who are reservists who are eligible for retired pay but have not reached their 60th birthday, to enable them to begin collecting their military pension.

To reach the status of Retired Reserve you must be an active duty enlisted retiree of the Army or Air Force with more than 20, but less than 30, years of combined active and inactive service. Once you hit 30 years, you are fully retired. If you are a retired enlisted member of the Navy or Marine Corps with 20, but not 30, years in, you are moved into what is called the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Reserve.

So after you've had an exciting and fulfilling career in the service of your country, and have reached the 30 year mark, in addition to having an endless supply of stories to impress your family and friends, you will be assigned to one of three categories in the Retired Reserve. These categories depend on your age, physical fitness, and date of retirement from service.

If you are not yet 60 years old or disabled you will be placed in Categories 1 or 2. Which category you are assigned to will depend on your physical condition and how critical your skill is. Here you are still considered eligible to be mobilized in the event of a national emergency or war.

If you are a disabled veteran or over 60 years old, you are still not free from being called back to the colors. However in Category 3 your case is evaluated on an individual basis.

Standby Reserve

The Standby Reserve are reservists or members of the Guard who maintain their military affiliation, but are not members of the Ready Reserve.

Normally these reservists are key federal employees, such as senators, congressmen and senior agency officials. They can also be civilians in the defense industry whose employers designate them as crucial to the national security.

This status allows them to maintain their rank and standing in the reserves while serving the government in other ways.

Active Status

These reservists can voluntarily participate in training for retirement, but receive no pay. They are eligible for promotion, with the exception of promotion to the flag or general officer level.

Inactive Status

These reservists are not authorized to participate in training for retirement points and cannot be promoted. Those who elect to be transferred to this status because of hardship or health reasons are allowed to maintain their military status because they have skills the reserve might need in the future.

It takes an Act of Congress to get the Standby Reserve recalled to active duty, and then only when there are not enough Ready Reservists to do the job.

[dougherty]

Yep, they should have stuck with Howard Dean. Either way, both Kerry and Dean are screwballs that are fun to watch as they self-destruct.

[FLCowboy,]

I think the Repubs better get the skinny on Hillary, as she will be taking over for Kerry in about 60 days.

[tricky_k_1972]

Ok here is the meat point of the Article that shows where the discrepancy lies:

Had Kerry been placed in the Inactive Reserves in 1970 upon his release from Active Duty, as Kerry's people suggest, there would not have been the 1972 Transfer to the Standby Reserves form we show above - he would have already been there.

[BushisTheMan]

Yep, there have been a few discussions on the Liberal talk shows and others where many Democrats are discussing how they don't think Kerry is the candidate for them.

I will say that when discussing Kerry or Clinton, most people are wishy washy about Kerry but give a resounding NO to Clinton -- both Dems and Republicans.

[Toespi]

That's the problem, liberal media won't let you see it.

[Saundra Duffy]

Wishful thinking . . . maybe . . .

[GeorgeW23225]

It is fun watching them self-destruct, isn't it?? I can hardly wait until Al Gore "officially" endorses Kerry, and Kerry screams "YEEEEAAARRRGGGGHHH" !!!

[justshutupandtakeit]

That is correct. Our enemy is the RATmedia only by and through its lies do any of these RATs have any chance. Without their barrage of lies and suppressions no RAT would get over 35% of the vote.

Our fire needs to be concentrated on the RATmedia the candidates are irrelevent.

BS's rectal tumor would do no worse.

[justshutupandtakeit]

Won't happen.

[GeorgeW23225]

hehehe

Have you been to the DU recently???

They are having a "hissy fit"!! hehehe

I just love seeing them "drool" like mad dogs they really are !!