Originally yesterday....I saw this story from the UK....thinking it was a joke. Well....no, it's no joke.
Talk has started up in the UK revolving a draft measure in the Armed Forces Bill, which....which seeks to strengthen the country's military readiness amid geopolitical tensions, such as potential conflicts involving Russia.
Under these changes, retired military veterans (specifically those in the strategic reserve, including ex-regular and recall reserves) could be liable for recall to service up to the age of 65, up from the current limit of 55.
This is designed to make it easier and faster to mobilize experienced personnel in crises, including for "warlike preparations," rather than only in cases of national emergency or direct attack.
It won't take effect until spring 2027, and it primarily affects currently serving personnel (who can opt out), while those already retired whose liability has expired aren't impacted unless they choose to opt in.
How many in this manpower 'pool'? 95,000.
Public perception? Most Brits think it's humor or bogus. Well...no....it's actually in the draft bill.
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