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As an AD Army Soldier, I think this policy should change to allow Soldiers to serve overseas only under the condition that they are doing good health wise and treatment can be provided in the overseas country. If you are on meds and have no other issues there is no reason why we can't serve overseas.
Murph
This is more emotional for some of us than people may realize. I was removed from my ship - rather abruptly - in 1986, when HIV testing first began, under the old policy. However, the concern about COs denying deployment strikes me as misplaced. Assignments are made by detailers, not COs, and it is not up to a CO to leave members of their command behind when the unit deploys. I suspect that discrimination, while it will undoubtedly continue, will take other forms than "denying deployment."
November 27, 2012 • Port Townsend