Some Additional Peculiarities About Kerry's "Service"
In reading John Kerry's military timeline on his web site ( Click Here ), a few new questions came to mind. First, How did Kerry manage to avoid the additional two year military obligation? (Was he AWO? ) He was deemed to have completed his obligation after 4 years total service. It has been my understanding that one's military obligation is 6 years, which may include both active and reserve time. Second, How was he able to be discharged so quickly? (Were they glad to be rid of him? ) I was a... Sign in to see full entry.