Looks like the Marines may recall a few good men.........

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/08/22/marines.ap/index.html

 

its not really in voulntary when they signed the contract in the first place. i did, im in the 82nd airborne division and i just got back from a year in afghanistan. i do wish them luck though, theyll need it cuz ****s getting hot over there these days.

-superduper paratrooper

 

I did 10, and because I never got E-6 pinned (Didn't go to BNCOC), I never got "INDEFINITE" put on my ID card...

I've been out 10 years, come November 28th; they wouldn't call me back anyway...

 

What about jaymzwayne? He eligible for this?

 

I'd go back if they called, but three back surgeries says they ain't calling...

 

How long after basic before a new Jar-head would be shipped to a conflict zone?

About the only tax increase I would support would be one to pay our military people more. Regardless if you believe in the stated reasons for the war (I don't) these people put their A$$ on the line for our Country and receive far too little for doing it.

 

Welcome to the first step in the reinstitution of the draft.

 

No.

But I'd go back in a heartbeat.

I've been out since 10/14/96...10 years, I doubt they'd want my old **** anyway. Like I said, i'd go back if I had to and it wouldn't bother me one bit.

 

Thank God for men like you that are willing to serve your country. We are grateful and thank you all!

 

id go back and i am actually, iraq, yee haw time to kill more rag heads

 

Look after yourself man, and give'em a few rounds for us here

Them buggers are on the brink of full out civil war, thats gotta be the toughest job (yours, that is) on the bloody planet. you sir have my respect and prayers with you!

Tanner

 

Yeah riiiight.


They did this a few year ago when the military was having a hard time recruiting new people. They would grab people recently discharged and have them support bases with low manning for 1-2 months. I heard one of the guys say he was thinking about re-enlisting during his short TDY. I wish I could go back in the Reseves but the dam MEPS doc won't let me.

 

That's what the talking heads are saying anyway. If the war escalates, or spills over into Iran, there may indeed be a draft. I wouldn't be surprised. I don't like the idea; but, I think it's possible.