[gitmo]

Sounds like you know the ins and outs of this. Any idea why Kerry did not obtain an honorable discharge until Mar. 12, 2001 even though his service obligation should have ended July 1, 1972?

[christie]

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Here is the honorable discharge form dated February 18, 1978, dated the same date as his acceptance of discharge.
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[AndyJackson]

Any idea why Kerry did not obtain an honorable discharge until Mar. 12, 2001 even though his service obligation should have ended July 1, 1972?

Yes, I answered this above. A reserve officers commission is indefinite, and you must resign the commission before your are discharged. Apparently he did not submite a letter of resignation until 21 Mar 2001.