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This article appeared in the November 12, 2007 edition of The Nation.

October 24, 2007

TAKING CARE OF SOLDIERS

"Specialist Town Takes His Case to Washington," by Joshua Kors [Oct. 15], contained numerous inaccuracies, despite our providing written response.

(a) The Army medical family has a strong commitment to taking care of soldiers. If a soldier believes he or she was discharged incorrectly, the formal mechanism is an appeal to the Army Board for the Correction of Military Records. However, due to my concern over these issues, they may provide their information directly to me, and I will ensure review of their records.

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