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U.S. Soldiers Re-Enlist in Strong Numbers
U.S. Soldiers Re-Enlist in Strong Numbers
By KIMBERLY HEFLING, Associated Press Writer
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Despite the shrapnel wounds Staff Sgt. William Pinkley suffered during his tour in Iraq, the 26-year-old is joining other soldiers who are re-enlisting at rates that exceed the retention goals set by the Pentagon
As of March 31 — halfway through the Army's fiscal year — 28,406 soldiers had signed on for another tour of duty, topping the six-month goal of 28,377. The Army's goal is to re-enlist 56,100 soldiers by the end of September.
Pinkley re-enlisted for three more years, citing the camaraderie and the challenge of a new assignment.
"To come out and work with you guys every day, it's a good feeling," Pinkley, 26, told his 101st Airborne Division buddies during the ceremony earlier this month. His wife, Kimberly, watched with a smile, their toddler in her arms.
"It's a very positive retention picture at this point," said Lt. Col. Franklin Childress, an Army public affairs officer. The Army had nearly a half-million active-duty soldiers.
However, Childress cautioned that factors such as an improved economy and the Pentagon's decision to keep about 20,000 troops in Iraq for longer than a year to help quell the violence could change the picture.
Some contend a poor job market and re-enlistment bonuses worth thousands of dollars are keeping soldiers in the Army. Col. Joseph Anderson, commander of the 101st's 2nd Brigade, said it is more about camaraderie, patriotism and duty.
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So even though the mainstream media keeps going on about how terrible the troops think it is, how low the morale is, and how they don't want to be there, they keep right on re-enlisting. Why do you think that is? It's not because of the economy.
*SHOCK* Could it be that they actually want to wage war on those that have sworn to destroy us? Could it be they get it, this is a WAR? And you have to fight a war, not treat a WAR like a crime? Nah, couldn't be. They're only re-enlisting for the benefits. Yup, that must be it. Three MRE's a day.
U.S. Soldiers Re-Enlist in Strong Numbers
By KIMBERLY HEFLING, Associated Press Writer
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Despite the shrapnel wounds Staff Sgt. William Pinkley suffered during his tour in Iraq, the 26-year-old is joining other soldiers who are re-enlisting at rates that exceed the retention goals set by the Pentagon
As of March 31 — halfway through the Army's fiscal year — 28,406 soldiers had signed on for another tour of duty, topping the six-month goal of 28,377. The Army's goal is to re-enlist 56,100 soldiers by the end of September.
Pinkley re-enlisted for three more years, citing the camaraderie and the challenge of a new assignment.
"To come out and work with you guys every day, it's a good feeling," Pinkley, 26, told his 101st Airborne Division buddies during the ceremony earlier this month. His wife, Kimberly, watched with a smile, their toddler in her arms.
"It's a very positive retention picture at this point," said Lt. Col. Franklin Childress, an Army public affairs officer. The Army had nearly a half-million active-duty soldiers.
However, Childress cautioned that factors such as an improved economy and the Pentagon's decision to keep about 20,000 troops in Iraq for longer than a year to help quell the violence could change the picture.
Some contend a poor job market and re-enlistment bonuses worth thousands of dollars are keeping soldiers in the Army. Col. Joseph Anderson, commander of the 101st's 2nd Brigade, said it is more about camaraderie, patriotism and duty.
Rest of story
So even though the mainstream media keeps going on about how terrible the troops think it is, how low the morale is, and how they don't want to be there, they keep right on re-enlisting. Why do you think that is? It's not because of the economy.
*SHOCK* Could it be that they actually want to wage war on those that have sworn to destroy us? Could it be they get it, this is a WAR? And you have to fight a war, not treat a WAR like a crime? Nah, couldn't be. They're only re-enlisting for the benefits. Yup, that must be it. Three MRE's a day.