Reservist weighs options after Iraq refusal

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Reservist weighs options after Iraq refusal
The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Feb 24, 2009 14:19:07 EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. — An Army Reservist from Green Bay says he’s weighing his options after an e-mail exchange with his company commander over his refusal to return to duty in Iraq.

Spc. Kristoffer Walker served a previous Iraq tour as an infantryman and is with the 353rd Transportation Company based in Buffalo, Minn., which went to Iraq in October.

After a two-week leave, the 28-year-old Walker declined to board a flight to return Friday, saying he believes the war is illegal and immoral.

He e-mailed the unit and got an e-mail back from the company commander advising him to return for the unit’s remaining four months in Iraq because he otherwise will face serious ramifications.

Walker said Monday night his beliefs haven’t changed but he’s considering all his options.


Article at: http://armytimes.com/news/2009/02/ap_awolsoldier_022409/%2e