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Irish_Dem

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1. No point now joining the US military. They can revoke your pension at any time for any made up reason.

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 07:33 PM

Monday

Nothing is sacred, no promises kept.

You risk your life.
Drag your family from pillar to post.

You keep your end of the bargain.
The US government lies out their ass every single time.

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Transgender troops who served 15 to 18 years sue Air Force over revoked pensions [View all] riversedge Monday OP

No point now joining the US military. They can revoke your pension at any time for any made up reason. Irish_Dem Monday #1

The Air Force promised retirement to trans members of 15 to 18 years. Then it reneged. riversedge Monday #2

Very happy to read this. They did their time and babylonsister Monday #3

Brian Scarlett is not a veteran, he's the person who revoked the early retirement offer Shellback Squid Monday #4

Despicable!!! AZJonnie Monday #5

The whole damned regime is a single word. n/t the nelm Monday #6

They must give them retirement plus! flamingdem Monday #7

They. Served. (n/t) Iggo Monday #8

Jeezus. Pay these people! Joinfortmill Tuesday #9