Gregg K. Kakesako of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on Soldier sues over his recall to service: A Kauai man gets a 30-day delay as he challenges Iraq duty
A Kauai resident who was discharged from the Army in 1996 but recalled recently has been granted a 30-day exemption from reporting for active duty after he filed a federal lawsuit charging that the Army's mobilization order was illegal.
David M. Miyasato, who served in the 1991 Gulf War, said he was surprised on Sept. 18 when he received orders to report to Fort Jackson, S.C. on Nov. 9.
I'm hoping this is some type of computer error, but I highly doubt it. How exactly does someone, who should be listed as separated and discharged in DoD data banks end up getting recalled? The conspiracy theorist in me has to wonder outloud if DoD is testing the waters to see if it can get away with recalling discharged veterans.
They can't. Once you are off contract (off active duty and finished with your IRR obligations), the DoD no longer has its hooks in you.