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  • Naval officer chooses discharge rather than go to Iraq (Watada case mentioned)

    04/18/2008 8:35:51 PM PDT · by jazusamo · 136 replies · 555+ views
    Seattle PI ^ | April 18, 2008 | Mike Barber
    EVERETT -- Eleven years ago, Sabrina M. Weiner graduated as a valedictorian at Kamiak High School near Everett. She was a National Merit Scholar, aiming for a bright future after earning a Navy ROTC scholarship to Stanford University. Two months ago, Weiner, 27, after seven years in the active and reserve duty during which she rose to the rank of lieutenant, forfeited her career. In a rare instance involving a commissioned officer, Weiner was arrested and given a choice between a court-martial or less-than-honorable discharge after refusing to serve in Iraq. Speaking publicly for the first time about it, Weiner...