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soldierant

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9. When I was an officer candidate,

Reply to TnDem (Reply #3)

Sat May 24, 2025, 08:39 PM

May 2025

I was considered to be, and paid as, a corporal. I agree it's not a commitment until they graduate. But if and when they do, they will be considered to beon active duty from the date they started at West Point. And that is not nothing. Automatic pay raises based on length of service depend on it.

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Enlistment TnDem May 2025 #1

It started going up under Biden, thanks to a program he implemented. SunSeeker May 2025 #17

What a disgusting, petty, thing to say. Diamond_Dog May 2025 #2

Regarding West Point TnDem May 2025 #3

When I was an officer candidate, soldierant May 2025 #9

First three grades TnDem May 2025 #15

Vast majority are intending to serve in the military; they enroll at WP expecting to serve 5 years or more. Nt. lostnfound May 2025 #21

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The GETTINGTIRED May 2025 #5

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Donald Trump received five draft deferments during the Vietnam War, allowing him to avoid military service . Ping Tung May 2025 #7

All of the cadets listening to his speech arrived at West Point while Biden was President. surfered May 2025 #8

snork AllaN01Bear May 2025 #10

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He needs to be put in a straight jacket..no Democratic politician Tribetime May 2025 #12

He Is such a worthless fucking asshole. Initech May 2025 #13

Today minus 4 years that class joined under Biden Attilatheblond May 2025 #14

Dumber than Cha May 2025 #16

Did they get it yet? I'm guessing not. dchill May 2025 #19

Dumbass Donny ain't too bright Blue Owl May 2025 #20