"...The Army Family Action Plan, known as AFAP, is not just about the Army, Odierno said, it's about military families and the work the delegates are doing to help military families.
Wounded, ill and injured service members are being medically retired between 18 and 20 years of active service due to physical disabilities, involuntarily removing them from military service despite otherwise being eligible for sanctuary. The recommendation is to authorize service members who have between 18 and 20 years of service to remain on active duty to the minimum retirement requirement and not be separated due to medical reasons..."
Wounded, ill and injured service members are being medically retired between 18 and 20 years of active service due to physical disabilities, involuntarily removing them from military service despite otherwise being eligible for sanctuary. The recommendation is to authorize service members who have between 18 and 20 years of service to remain on active duty to the minimum retirement requirement and not be separated due to medical reasons..."