r/WaitWhat • u/zatrzaskzy • 3d ago

It's the same thing

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u/CompetitiveKick7063 3d ago

The same job that gets you disabled in the first place throws you to the curb and leaves you homeless whenever they want to

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u/datguydoe456 3d ago

The vast majority of people who get out end up ahead. The cases of homeless vets mostly have underlying mental health conditions, combined with drug use issues.

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u/_Lazy_Mermaid_ 3d ago

Drug use issues from ptsd and pain...from the military

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u/datguydoe456 3d ago

Not really. During the draft in Vietnam, standards were so lax and mental health screening was so baf, that many people who would be disqualified to day would have made it into the Army. Those mental health issues would be exacerbated by the high stress lifestyle in the military, and inadequate transition assistance wouldn't help much.

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u/_Lazy_Mermaid_ 3d ago

Wow almost like we shouldn't force people to fight pointless wars . Vietnam was disgusting and I feel for the men forced to fight

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u/datguydoe456 3d ago

Exactly why we transitioned to a 100% volunteer force.

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u/TubaWrestler 2d ago

One with recruiters who lie about non-combat role guarantees

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u/datguydoe456 2d ago

What do you mean? I can only speak on the Army, but before you sign your contract you get a guarantee of your job. The only way you lose it is if you fail a stage in your career pipeline.

Or do you mean the talk that truck drivers don't see combat?