It’s a big deal if you want to make it a big deal. Maybe it can become such a big deal that we should go back to the draft? I actually believe that every able person in America should be required to serve at least 2 years. Persian Gulf War. I pray for all troops to return safely but I do not believe that very short extensions should become issue over mission. My best friend is doing his stint as a Marine Recruiter after his 2nd tour of Iraq and he told me that every recruit is told that there is a possibility of early deployments and extensions and all understand it going in. Three month extension to him would be a blessing instead of the possibility of a lot more than that.
It’s a big deal if you want to make it a big deal. Maybe it can become such a big deal that we should go back to the draft? I actually believe that every able person in America should be required to serve at least 2 years. Persian Gulf War. I pray for all troops to return safely but I do not believe that very short extensions should become issue over mission. My best friend is doing his stint as a Marine Recruiter after his 2nd tour of Iraq and he told me that every recruit is told that there is a possibility of early deployments and extensions and all understand it going in. Three month extension to him would be a blessing instead of the possibility of a lot more than that.I wouldn't mind a draft that was fair. There are entire segments of society with no clue about the military.
3 months for an infantryman is not a "short" extension, especially when it is at the end of an already yearlong tour, and especially when that tour is your third. Have you ever done multiple yearlong combat tours? I doubt that you'd be celebrating if you were told you were staying to month 15 at month 11. I believe that these tour extensions are a cost savings measure, and nothing more.