Fewer than 70 Service members who bought their own body armor have asked for reimbursement -- even though there's money for that.The Army has only repaid $22,000 to the 30 soldiers who asked for reimbursement.
The Navy, about $5,000 for the 34 Sailors who asked for their money.
The Pentagon had originally opposed the reimbursement plan as a strain on their budget. (NYT)
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Thanks Terry, for linking up! It should also be noted that we will be purchasing other materials for the soldiers. Obviously body armor has priority but we are trying to provide whatever they need to stay alive.
Thanks for doing this.
I lost a buddy from high school last year to an IED in Baghdad. He was the kid brother of my best friend in high school.
And a friend of mine from work just got back safe and sound from a year in Iraq.
Glad to see people actually doing something for our men and women.
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