FB Eric Kettani recalled to service
 

Unexpected practice squad opening - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

Wishing this kid all the best. God bless him.

Re: FB Eric Kettani recalled to service
 

Good luck to him. Maybe he can return to the pats again someday.

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God bless him.

Seriously, though, the armed forces need to decide what they're going to do here. I don't even think it matters what policy they decide upon, but I hope they will give these young men some certainty, instead of constantly jerking their chains, as they did with Caleb Campbell of the Lions.

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Hope he and his mates stay safe.

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Thing is, the over-ridding policy is the small print that says "the needs of the US Navy....." that is in every contract. Doesn't matter what the Navy promises you, even if it's in writing, because that little codicil is in EVERY single contract the Navy signs with all of it's personnel, enlisted or officer.

In addition, every officer and enlisted incur a 5-year obligation, again regardless of anything else in their contracts. For some folks, like Nuclear-Power trainees, it's a minimum 6-year active-duty obligation.

Other services are the same. My son was just discharged from Active Duty in the US Army this past weekend. He still, however, has another 1.5-year obligation for which he can be recalled in needs be.

It's a great thing that Kettani was able to get the chance to play, but his first obligation, because of his contract and his education through Annapolis, is to the US Navy until such time as his total active-duty requirement is fulfilled.

V/R

Re: FB Eric Kettani recalled to service
 

Good luck to Kettani, he knew what was happening when he signed up. Hope he get back here someday. Hope he stays safe till then.

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Godspeed Sailor.....

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I read it as called to the Patriots. lol. Of course wish him well, a safe return and thanks for his service.

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IRR...every soldier hates those.

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I'm not a veteran, so I can't speak from experience, but I can imagine they would.

FWIW, I'm of the opinion that, from a recruitment standpoint, actually allowing pro-caliber athletes to play would help the armed forces more in the long run than having them on active duty somewhere.