SOTT – by Charles Piller, The Sacramento Bee
When Staff Sgt. Troy Torres and his wife, Sgt. Lori Torres, joined the California National Guard more than five years ago, they were stirred by patriotism and persuaded by something more tangible – the prospect of paying down some student loans.
Each was promised $20,000 in loan repayments over six years, an enticement for recruits. Now, the Guard is asking for it back. Continue reading “As National Guard claws back recruitment incentives, soldiers feel pain”


Middle East Monitor
Common Dreams – by Jacob Chamberlain
It would seem they want more cannon fodder rather than decision makers.
Hanford Sentinel – by Joseph Luiz
Red Alert Politics – by Melissa Quinn
The Daily Caller – by Robby Soave