a comment my commander left in my journal at Journal Space

SPC Webb,

You have been called to active duty IAW current regulations beyond your unit\'s control. I have supported you and will continue to support you and your family while you are away. Burning bridges via this nonsense here, on the unit web page and your gaining unit webpage will not help you in your endeavor. We have deployed soldiers for the last 100 years or more as medics who claim Concientious Objector status (did you tell anyone you were a CO before you were notified, or is this just convenient now?). Your selection for deployment was made at levels far and above our own. Whether we agree with the stop-loss policy or not. Yes, it sucks to be called a few weeks from ETS. It is a heavy burden you have been selected to bear. Freedom is not free. The freedom to speak your mind and even to post here is not free, and you have been tasked to serve your country. You may pursue getting out of this obligation through official channels (which I remind you again I supported and pushed up the chain). Until then you need to accept this solemn obligation, \"cowboy up\", and start behaving like a soldier. Your values, occupation, and CO status should make you want to care for the sick, indigent, and wounded even more. The fact is that you are needed, and as an American, as a medical provider and fellow medic, I\'m sure you will in the end do what is right, and bravely make us proud.

You can call me, email me, or come into my office and talk anytime.

W. Weaver
MAJ, SP, TXANG
Commanding

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