This is simply incredible.
According to the Military Times the Defense Department was “dunning” wounded troops in an effort to get them to pay back part of their enlistment bonuses. The rationale? They had not completed their entire tour of duty. So, after being partially blinded by a roadside bomb Pfc. Jordan Fox was sent a bill for $2,800. He was then sent a second note telling him interest would be tacked on if he didn’t pay within 30 days.
And, if you’re wondering, this was not an isolated incident, or the result of “clerical error” as reported.
Fox might have been better off pulling a Paul Bremer and losing $8 billion. At least then President Bush might have invited him to the White House and given him a Medal of Freedom.
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