U.S.Military Deserters

[john hoffman]

I agree - Canada should be bothered with them . These ain't cheap times for any of us . Send them back to the USA . Desertion is not punished by hanging anymore , it's against the law , so all the worst could happen is maybe Bubba in Leavenworth Military Prison needs a new guy pal .

Well said ! The cost of recruiting , educating and supporting members of all of our various countries armed forces is no small matter .

Me ? I joined the regular army , combat engineers , with many others my age in the summer of 1976 during our Bicentenial , when lots of us felt that rush of patriotism . It was a good move for me - I was at the right age and knew way too much more than anyone living in my Dad's house ! And good or bad when we got to permanent duty station we were expected to honor our contracts . I served 3 years active duty in Weisbaden W.Germany and other places thereabouts from 1976-79 and then full filled my enlisted reserve for the next 3 years when I got home . I even went active reserve for 2 years during enlisted reserve time .

Cheers , Johnnie .