My son is currently at Ft. Lewis, WA - just transferred there with his family. He is an MP and re-upped for dog school, did that and was stationed at Lackland AFB, even though he was Army. He trained dogs foe 2 1/2 yrs. Took the kennel master course. Got to Ft. Lewis and a Sgt Major decided he needed a warm body to occupy a slot at Battalion S-3 level, so now he is behind a desk, hates it. He is in the process of buying gear and the family trying to help him because he will be going to Iraq with poor quality gear. Or Gear that is not enough protection or that makes it easier for him to survive. He does not mind going that is his job, but he would rather go in the capacity he was trained for. Talk about waste of money for training him as a dog handler and dog trainer. ??? Since when do they work someone with specialized training out of their MOS? I am hopping mad about it. He has tried every command avenue open to him with no avail. They are more concerned about getting a new battalion together to go to Iraq. They may put him in a slot for a secretarial type position. Approving forms for soldiers to go to school. Any e-3 on up can do that. It is because he is an E-6 that they snagged him. I was in the Army also, but I never worked out of my MOS. I worked different levels of it. Thanks for listening.

TW (F) 49
Damon, TX USA