Andy Rooney insults, well, basically everyone

[Rooster]

I'm sure National Gaurdsmen and Reserveists don't like getting deployed, but the fact wasn't hidden from you. You knew what it ment to be a soldier. Now its time to pay the piper.

[1stdeadeye]

I'm sure National Gaurdsmen and Reserveists don't like getting deployed, but the fact wasn't hidden from you. You knew what it ment to be a soldier. Now its time to pay the piper.

Compassion and Empathy are two traits you are lacking in!

National Guardsmen and Reservists know the risks going in. It doesn't mean they have to jump for joy when called up.

[Jeffy-CanCon]

And like Oldsoldier said, he's NG and he's been deployed for all but six months since September 11th. That's a lot to ask of a "citizen soldier". SFAIK, the reserves haven't been called up like that since WW2.

[Rooster]

I'm not happy at all. But those who sign a deal thinking it only should benefit themselves are a great dissapointment to me.

[Buff]

I have missed out on promotions, bonuses,

Dosn't the solders and sailers relief act help this?

[1stdeadeye]

Dosn't the solders and sailers relief act help this?

No. That freezes the debt payments of military personnel deployed in war zones. It stops all payments and interest until they return home. This allows them not to worry about losing their homes, cars, etc... while deployed!

[shartley]

National Guardsmen and Reservists know the risks going in. It doesn't mean they have to jump for joy when called up.