Wounded Soldier: Military Wants Part Of Bonus Back

[Psycho4Bud]

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ― The U.S. Military is demanding that thousands of wounded service personnel give back signing bonuses because they are unable to serve out their commitments.

To get people to sign up, the military gives enlistment bonuses up to $30,000 in some cases.

Now men and women who have lost arms, legs, eyesight, hearing and can no longer serve are being ordered to pay some of that money back.

One of them is Jordan Fox, a young soldier from the South Hills.

He finds solace in the hundreds of boxes he loads onto a truck in Carnegie. In each box is a care package that will be sent to a man or woman serving in Iraq. It was in his name Operation Pittsburgh Pride was started.

Fox was seriously injured when a roadside bomb blew up his vehicle. He was knocked unconscious. His back was injured and lost all vision in his right eye.

A few months later Fox was sent home. His injuries prohibited him from fulfilling three months of his commitment. A few days ago, he received a letter from the military demanding nearly $3,000 of his signing bonus back.

"I tried to do my best and serve my country. I was unfortunately hurt in the process. Now they're telling me they want their money back," he explained.

It's a slap for Fox's mother, Susan Wardezak, who met with President Bush in Pittsburgh last May. He thanked her for starting Operation Pittsburgh Pride which has sent approximately 4,000 care packages.

He then sent her a letter expressing his concern over her son's injuries, so she cannot understand the U.S. Government's apparent lack of concern over injuries to countless U.S. Soldiers and demands that they return their bonuses.

While he's unsure of his future, Fox says he's unwavering in his commitment to his country.

"I'd do it all over again cause I'm proud of the discipline I learned - proud I could so something for my country," he said.

But Fox feels like he's already given enough. He'll never be able to pursue his dream of being a police officer because of his wounds and he can't believe he's being asked to return part of his $10,000 signing bonus.

KDKA contacted Congressman Jason Altmire on his behalf. He says he has proposed a bill that would guarantee soldiers receive full benefit of bonuses.
kdka.com - Military Asks Wounded Soldiers To Return Portions Of Signing Bonuses

HOPEFULLY this bill gets passed quick!! :thumbsup:

Have a good one!:s4:

Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on 11-20-2007. Wounded Soldier: Military Wants Part Of Bonus Back PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ― The U.S. Military is demanding that thousands of wounded service personnel give back signing bonuses because they are unable to serve out their commitments. To get people to sign up, the military gives enlistment bonuses up to $30,000 in some cases. Now men and women who have lost arms, legs, eyesight, hearing and can no longer serve are being ordered to pay some of that money back. One of them is Jordan Fox, a young soldier from the South Hills. He finds solace Rating: 5

[PharmaCan]

Unbelievable! It's a disgrace how our government treats our wounded soldiers.

Great avatar P4B! Can't wait to see what you do for Xmas. :thumbsup:

PC :smokin:

[killerweed420]

Just another reason why we need to stay out of these shitty little skirmishes. If we can't do it right and treat our soldiers with a little diginity when they come home injured then why do it.

[StickyfingahZ]

Das just Sad.I think being wounded he should be recieving more money,not being asked to give it back.

[psychocat]

Any of the wounded soldiers should be taken care of till the day they die and be given a passing reward for thier sacrifice.
I don't agree with the wars in Afghanistan or Iraq but the people who are on the ground over there are mearly pawns in the hands of our goverments.

It isn't much better in England , a couple of disabled servicemen have been followed and spied on to make sure they really are disabled .

[Psycho4Bud]

It isn't much better in England , a couple of disabled servicemen have been followed and spied on to make sure they really are disabled .

If you can find any articles on that PLEASE post them. I find that disgusting to say the least!! Spying on these people???

Whether you agree with the wars or not one thing is for sure, these people deserve our respect and they deserve much more than that from our governments.

Have a good one!:s4:

[psychocat]

The only one I can find at the moment is this .
Help for Heroes | Sun campaign | Mod spies on crippled soldiers | The Sun |HomePage|News

[Markass]

This is such fucking bullshit. They'll never get anyone to enlist in the military now...bring on the draft, and hello canada.

[Psycho4Bud]

This is such fucking bullshit. They'll never get anyone to enlist in the military now...bring on the draft, and hello canada.

That's no longer an option...........
http://boards.cannabis.com/politics/...ee-status.html

Have a good one!:s4:

[Psycho4Bud]

FOX has been making calls to representatives and the Pentagon and this matter has been cleared up. They apparently called it a "glitch".

They also now have a 800 number for any vets that have experienced the same problem.

Have a good one!:s4: