2006-11-23 23:29:05 · 5 answers · asked by Advocate 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Definitely. Shinseki and Cherry just to name a couple.
2006-11-23 23:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by Big Blair 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
DoD employs more than 5,000 workers with severe disabilities targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for emphasis in affirmative action programs, Chu said. That number is nearly 1 percent of DoD's civilian work force.
2006-11-24 07:42:20 · answer #2 · answered by Basement Bob 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
General Fred Franks no longer serves but he was missing half a leg. There are quite a few lower ranking officers still serving with injuries of various types.
2006-11-24 07:44:05 · answer #3 · answered by S A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not while they are in the service, but the day after retirement they will put in a disability claim for 100% and get it.
2006-11-25 16:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know an Air Force EOD enlisted type who lost a leg in the Sandbox but succesfully petitioned to stay active duty. he's teaching now.
2006-11-24 10:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋