Seven thousands GIs have been affected by the Pentagon’s “stop-loss” rule, a policy that keeps soldiers in uniform well beyond their active duty tours. The military says it’s the best way to keep its staffing consistent, especially when so few seem to want to reenlist. Critics say it’s a backdoor draft. And eight soldiers who recently took the military to court over this policy just found out that no matter what you call “stop-loss,” it’s still the law of the land.
Guests:
Gary Solis, Visiting Professor of Law at West Point.
Stacy Bannerman, wife of Sargeant Lorin Bannerman, currently serving in Iraq.
Lt. Colonel Pamela Hart., U.S. Army spokeswoman.
Staughton Lynd, lawyer for the eight soldiers suing the army over its stop-loss policy.