[smoothsailing]

How did he manage to get released after 2 years during the height of the Vietnam War.

Maybe he got kicked out.

[P-Marlowe]

If I knew I could go into the NAVY and serve 2 years and get out in 1970, I wouldn't have bothered trying so hard to keep my student deferment. I would have volunteered in a heartbeat. But when I went to the Navy Recruiter back then I was told that if I wanted to enlist, I had to sign a 6 year commitment. The Marines had a 3 year minimum requirement at that time if I recall correctly. Even the Army had a 3 year minimum commitment if you enlisted. The only way you could get a 2 year stint in any service was if you were drafted. I don't believe the Navy drafted this clown.

So how did our esteemed Secretary of the Navy get out of the service after just 2 years? Has anyone even bothered to ask?

[brityank]

See my note at #55.

I signed the petition, and will pass it along to some folks I know, one in the Navy. Thanks, smooth!