Dwight Stewart wrote:
"BigRedWingsFan" wrote:

Since you haven't served you have
no knowledge of what AWOL and
desertion actually are so please leave
this discussion to adults that have
worn the uniform of this country.



Okay, I've worn the "uniform of this country" and say you have no idea
what you're talking about. A person in uniform is AWOL whenever that person
is not where he/she is supposed to be. While in uniform, the same
regulations apply to active duty, reserve, and guard.

You have never served in the National Guard, based on this statement!
You are dead WRONG by making thet statement. If you would do a little
research before mouthing off, you might gain a bit of credibility! PLONK


AWOL is a non-judicial offense covered under Article 15 of the UCMJ, while
desertion (including AWOL greater than 30 days) can be either a non-judicial
(if uncontested) or judicial (if contested) offense under that same article.
Punishments for AWOL can range from a written reprimand to loss of benefits,
confinement for up to 90 days, loss of pay for up to 180 days, reduction in
rank/grade, or even Chapter 13 discharge. Punishments for desertion can
range from those associated with AWOL to disnonorable separation without
pay/benefits or confinement up to life (during wartime).

Stewart