Author: CTR

He served six years as a part time soldier, and his period of service was coming to an end in November 2005 when he became a victim of the “stop-loss” program.

she was convicted of desertion, sentenced to 3 months in prison, reduced in rank and given a bad conduct discharge. I love my country. I was hoping to use my God-given talent, not just be a bullet catcher.

In July 2005 Jonathan was still housed in the Separation Barracks at Camp Geiger without any indication that his commanding officer was considering release.

Army Intelligence Specialist Corey Martin joined the military in 2001. In December, 2005, he applied for conscientious objector status rather than go to Afghanistan.

“It would be a big difference if my country was attacked,” he said. “Then you have a purpose. (Iraq) is a form of American imperialism.

He refused, citing “the racism against the Muslim culture in the army there.” He and his wife, Stephanie went to Canada September 2006 and have applied for protected refugee status.