"I’m pleased that the Department of Defense used common sense to end the claw back of enlistment bonuses granted to soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan; however, I support and will work towards a more permanent legislative solution to ensure this can’t happen again.
Regarding the announcement by the Department of Defense today that they will no longer require soldiers to pay back enlistment bonuses due to a government error, all of the following may be attributed to Congressman Steve Stivers (R-Ohio):
"I’m pleased that the Department of Defense used common sense to end the claw back of enlistment bonuses granted to soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan; however, I support and will work towards a more permanent legislative solution to ensure this can’t happen again.
“The Pentagon’s initial position sent the wrong message to our men and women in uniform. Our soldiers should never be in doubt that their service is valued and appreciated.”
Congressman Steve Stivers represents the 15th District of Ohio and has served more than 30 years in the Army National Guard, currently holding the rank of Colonel.
