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7 April 2005, 06:45

Army of 1

12:57 pm January 5, 2005

The United States is a leader in the military
All our solders are expected to serve
in any kind of weather, at a moments notice
to go anywhere in the world and they do.

They are expected to help at home
They are expected to be dignified and honest
They are considered an Army of 1
and
they are

All being 1 body, One might .....

Until they injured, then they are swept aside
They are buried under the carpet,
They are looked at with shame!

If you were a weekend warrior,
with less than 20 years
They take your retirement from you
and force you to take severance pay

Even with a 20 year letter
Even with 26 honorable years of service
They will force you out

Extending even to those injured in Iraq

Even when they come home with
Purple Hearts
Silver Stars
&
Bronze Stars

Less than 1 year of active service

You are considered
nothing
You are less
Than an Army of 1!

by Me Kay

Author’s Comments:
"Having been forced out with a 10% injury on Feb. 4, 2005, this whole thing is still fresh in my mind."