I can't believe this one. Some 200 guardsmen from Tulsa and Oklahoma City are being assigned to Bosnia for 9 months under 3 different sets of orders, each assignment lasting 179 days. That is one day less than the 180 days necessary to qualify for VA benefits. The first 179 days are being called "Active Training". (Personally, I find Bosnia a rather strange and inappropriate place to conduct training exercises.) The Guard Commander says his hands are tied - this is mandated by Congress and DOD, and he has no choice in the matter. To make matters even worse, it appears this deceitful practice began as far back as Viet Nam. These people will be away from their families and civilian careers for 9 months, but if any of them step on a mine and lose a leg, or sustain any serious injury, there will be no VA medical benefits to take care of the situation. The individual will have to hope he has private insurance coverage. No wonder recruitment is at such low levels! -- Kathleen Some people leave money for the improvement of public buildings. I can leave dynamite for the improvement of public buildings. G. K. Chesterton,ILN 3-17-06 <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html <A HREF="http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
