Thursday, October 19, 2006

Thousands of U.S. Troops Barred from Overseas Duty Because of Debt Security Concerns

An AP newswire atricle by Thomas Watkins, via The Dallas Morning News, reports that:

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 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.

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