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California soldiers ordered to repay enlistment bonuses
San Francisco Chronicle ^
| October 23, 2016
Posted on 10/23/2016 7:50:01 AM PDT by artichokegrower
Nearly 10,000 California National Guard soldiers have been ordered to repay huge enlistment bonuses a decade after signing up to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, a newspaper reported Saturday.
The Pentagon demanded the money back after audits revealed overpayments by the California Guard under pressure to fill ranks and hit enlistment goals. If soldiers refuse, they could face interest charges, wage garnishments and tax liens, the Los Angeles Times said.
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To: dfwgator
“”” The Dreamers will be more than happy to take their place.”””
Do you really think these entitled whining babies would sign up to fight for America?
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10/23/2016 10:07:15 AM PDT
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raybbr
(That progressive bumper sticker on your car might just as well say, "Yes, I'm THAT stupid!")
To: raybbr
When the Army turns on its’ own citizens, yes.
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10/23/2016 10:08:09 AM PDT
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dfwgator
To: dfwgator
Why would they? They will simply sit back and let the army destroy what they have been taught to hate. And, then they will have free rein to demand whatever they want and most likely get it.
Unless there is some evidence to the contrary I don't ever see the dreamers standing up for America.
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10/23/2016 12:44:38 PM PDT
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raybbr
(That progressive bumper sticker on your car might just as well say, "Yes, I'm THAT stupid!")
To: artichokegrower
Back in 1953 I graduated from ROTC with a Reserve commission. I got a $200 bonus for extending beyond my obligated term. Between when I qualified for the bonus and when I received it, I applied for and received a Regular commission. I had to pay back the bonus because I was no longer a Reservist. My bride didn't appreciate the cut in pay, temporary though it was. The law hasn't changed since then, and evidently people are still getting caught by it.
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