[lookout123]

we've already discussed this one. this is the first large scale IRR recall, but they have been getting recalled in ones and twos since Sept 12, 2001.
signing the contract does not give DOD lifelong ownership. the original enlistment is for 8 years - across the board, no ifs, ands, or buts. most people only serve 2,3,4, or 6 years on active duty. they are still obligated for 8 years from their original enlistment date based on DOD needs. this is not a secret, everyone knows this going in.
those who sniffle and whine about it being a surprise or unfair are absolutely full of shit and a disgrace. to be upset and angry at being pulled back in is reasonable, but to find the nearest reporter and go public with complaints is chickenshit and without excuse.

edit: also - i heard a reporter interviewing an activist this morning and his assertion is that the military has recently enacted the stop/loss program because there is a mass exodus from the military and the recruiter's can't get enough people to enlist. That is BS. stop/loss has been ongoing since 9/11, it is not a permanent lock into the military, it does extend individuals in certain critical career fields until there is an appropriate replacement for them. this is also something that people know at the enlistment phase as well. speaking of enlisting, the recruiters i know have had no problem meeting their requirements.