Thread by @TheWTFNation

Let’s talk about taking care of Soldiers. A SFC had issues with childcare due to the pandemic and his wife has high risk pregnancy resulting in him missing work while she is hospitalized. The unit decided the best COA was to chapter the SFC with almost 18 years. /1

When the SFC pointed out the leave takes him over 18 years and requires separate rules. The command changed the separation date to yesterday (28 Jan) with no notice while his wife is in hospital giving birth (basically terminating Tricare). /2

The unit was kind enough to fill out the statement of charges and clear him from Army without his knowledge. But hey, they sent him wishes since they knew he was at hospital with wife. #peoplefirst
@CSM_Gan @ArmyROTC

UPDATE: the COC contacted the NCO to retain on active duty to allow him to continue to serve.