Has he done his duty? Yes. Has he done enough?


	Has he done his duty? Yes. Has he done enough?

nedhamson1

11-11-2008 11:32 AM

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11-11-2008 11:53 AM

pcmkrfn

One of many who return home with a new perspective

11-11-2008 12:49 PM

BartendingBear

Why do they even bother with a discharge if one still can be called-up for duty? The Bush administration is despicable.

11-11-2008 3:17 PM

nedhamson1

ditto, ditto!

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