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NPR: Army Blames ‘Miscommunication’ in Fort Drum Flap

What was so surprising was that the people you spoke with gave you an account that not only was different from the account in these documents and [from] others I've spoken with, but that almost could not have been more opposite.

A: I know. Isn't that amazing? It sort of speaks to miscommunication, doesn't it?

Is there anything you'd like to say to the VA team at Fort Drum now?

A: I think it was the message we tried to convey a year ago, which is, "Hey, thanks for helping our soldiers. You're doing a terrific job. We think that the practices and behaviors exhibited is among the best we've seen. We want to encourage you to continue to help us, and we're very grateful for the assistance you're providing our warriors and our families."

NPR: Army Blames 'Miscommunication' in Fort Drum Flap

What kind of jerk says these kinds of things other than one who is trying to save his own butt after clearly turning a blind eye to the soldiers that have fought so hard in this country because he did not want to pay their benefits? This is one of the most unconscionable things I have ever seen done in my life and I hope that Eric Schoomaker and who ever this Col. Baker is looses their jobs for it. If the Army won't take care of the people that are on the ground then they shouldn't wonder why no one wants to be a part of their organization when they see recruitment numbers fall. As a patriotic American and one that believes in this country despite having problems with how this war has been fought, I cannot believe that someone who calls themselves an American did this. It disgusts me and I hope that I never see something like this again.