Quote Originally Posted by Wansen View Post
It's not often understood even by men/women in uniform that you are government property.

Remember "G.I." Joe? The "G.I." Stands for "Government Issue" aka "Government Property".

I have seen sailors and marines get drunk on liberty, pass out on the beach and become so badly sunburned that they were unable to report for duty (layed up in sickbay) then be formally charged under the UCMJ. The charge? "Damaging Government Property" - one's self!

In short, we were chattels.
Prefer to think of them as a precious resource.
Not to be abused or squandered.