Dead Men Can't Pay Debts.. Borrow money and escape Combat.

[TomInTib]

You just know what this is about.
Psssst..., Hey buddy, wanna stay out of The Show? Borrow yourself into foreverville.

Troops' Debt a Growing Security Concern
By THOMAS WATKINS, AP

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 19) - Thousands of U.S. troops are being barred from overseas duty because they are so deep in debt they are considered security risks, according to an Associated Press review of military records.

The number of clearances revoked for financial reasons rose every year between 2002 and 2005, climbing ninefold from 284 at the start of the period to 2,654 last year. Partial numbers from this year suggest the trend continues.

The number of troops held back has climbed dramatically in the past few years. And while they appear to represent a very small percentage of all U.S. military personnel, the increase is occurring at a time when the armed forces are stretched thin by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"We are seeing an alarming trend in degrading financial health," said Navy Capt. Mark D. Patton, commanding officer at San Diego's Naval Base Point Loma.

more of a really disturbing subject:

http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a/troops-debt-a-growing-security-concern/20061019142409990013?ncid=NWS00010000000001

[lcordero2]

1. there is more to this than meets the eye

They want to keep the servicemember in debt by not sending them overseas.

base pay + entitlements + being tax exempt + no spending = If I get out alive then I can get leave the military while being free of debt.

[notadmblnd]

2. Well that one way to get even with the Government....

die in debt.

[MADem]

3. AS I said in another thread--they'll just CHANGE THE RULES

No clearance--you're ALWAYS on patrol. Don't count on debt keeping you out of the sandbox.

It'll just keep you out of that airconditioned space in the rear with the gear.