The Man Who Killed Osama bin Laden... Is Screwed

[MapleLeaf]

That stuck out to me as well. Unless there is some reason not stated, seems like a bad move on his part.

...he got tired of not being sure if he would see his kids again.

It looks like that was one of the more emotional parts of the article for him.

Given what happened to friends of his after UBL mission he may have called it right.

It was probably the right decision for him.

 

[Warick]

I was talking with a friend last night about him leaving early. Sure, he was 4 years away from retirement, and that may not seem like a long time to many, but for what these guys do, and go through, that's an eternity. I'm guessing he left early due to health, and his family.

Honestly, I think those who serve in special forces should be eligible for benefits sooner than 20 years. They've earned it.

 

[03EBZ06]

Honestly, I think those who serve in special forces should be eligible for benefits sooner than 20 years. They've earned it.

I don't think anyone should get special or preferential treatment, special forces or not. Everyone, including special forces abide by military rules and guidelines for benefits. Unless you received medical discharge, they know that if you don't serve 20 they won't get much benefits.

He left the Navy after 16 years and as a 16 year vet, he knew he wasn't going to get much of benefits.

 

[burmafrd]

I don't think anyone should get special or preferential treatment, special forces or not. Everyone, including special forces abide by military rules and guidelines for benefits. Unless you received medical discharge, they know that if you don't serve 20 they won't get much benefits.

He left the Navy after 16 years and as a 16 year vet, he knew he wasn't going to get much of benefits.

The point being that they see a LOT more combat then anyone else in the Armed Forces do. by a long shot.

 

[03EBZ06]

The point being that they see a LOT more combat then anyone else in the Armed Forces do. by a long shot.

They knew what SEAL team is all about, they knew they will be getting into much more combat actions then regular Navy, nobody twisted their arms to join the SEAL team.

I do appreciate their bravery but if a group is given special treatment upon leaving the service before completion of 20 years of service, then all Special Forces should be as well, not just SEAL team and those special circumstances should be added in the Military Rules and Guidelines concerning benefits, but as of now it isn't and all military personnel must abide by currents benefit guidelines.

 

[5Stars]

They knew what SEAL team is all about, they knew they will be getting into much more combat actions then regular Navy, nobody twisted their arms to join the SEAL team.

I do appreciate their bravery but if a group is given special treatment upon leaving the service before completion of 20 years of service, then all Special Forces should be as well, not just SEAL team and those special circumstances should be added in the Military Rules and Guidelines concerning benefits, but as of now it isn't and all military personnel must abide by currents benefit guidelines.

Firefighters, Policemen and Air Traffic Controllers can retire with 20 years of service. It's a hard job...but, rules are rules.

I wish him good luck...

 

[Cowboy Brian]

He was four years from receiving all those things he is mad about not receiving.

While sad it is not anyone's fault, he was not forced into retirement. He choose it.

 

[Stryker44]

He was four years from receiving all those things he is mad about not receiving.

While sad it is not anyone's fault, he was not forced into retirement. He choose it.

He should be getting a cut of the proceeds from Zero Dark Thirty. I just wonder what percentage it is that he's getting.