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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
When i first read this my reaction was the same as yours, but then I read the comments below the article and many people, who were obviouisly military, made some very good points. This guy chose to leave after 16 years and he MUST have known he would not have retirement benefits or medical. 4 more years and he would be set for life. Its not like he should be suprised. It sounds to me like this guy dindt plan and perhaps was looking to cash in on his expereince and could not do that in the military. I agree our soliders do not get paid and rewarded for their service but this guy is a 16 yr vet and should know better before leaving.
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Jimmy,
There is certainly more to the story than we'll ever know. I think the bigger story is that t here aren't many options for him other than the military. Seems like a guy who just had had enough, and wanted to be home more than two months a year, no matter the cost.
Maybe he should have looked into staying and transferring to a new unit, but who knows all the details.
But, at the end of the day don't forget you are the guy who moved to Texas to spend more time with your kids, complaining that your commute was too long.
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