Author: CTR

He was court-martialed and given a less-than-honorable discharge. “The occupation is a disaster,” he says. ”I’m convinced that everyday it continues it makes America, and the Iraqis less safe.

The military sought to demote, dishonorably discharge and imprison Eugene for trying to salvage his mental health.

He sentenced to seven months in the brig, and reduced in rank to Private. In February 2006, the U.S. Naval Clemency and Parole Board upgraded his discharge to a “general” classification.

He has spoken many times in the U.S. and Canada against the war and military recruiting. He is now seeking permanent residence status in Canada.

Seven-year Army veteran and Texas Army National Guardsman stop-lossed for Iraq deployment in November 2005. Went AWOL to resist deployment and has been publicly speaking out against the war since. “The war is unethical and...

Three years into a four-year enlistment in the Army, after a tour of duty in Afghanistan, Perry O’Brien said no. He became a conscientious objector.