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Veteran to Sue Over 'Stop Loss' Program

HeadlineAug 17, 2004

In San Francisco today a decorated combat veteran is expected to file a petition challenging a so-called stop loss order that requires reservists to remain in the military beyond the term of enlistment. This marks the first legal challenge to Army’s current “stop loss” program.

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