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San Diego Marine Questions Demobilization Over "Medical Status"

Marine Reservist Sgt Timothy Holmberg,

This would have been Holmberg's second mobilization tour with the squadron, reports the Gay and Lesbian Times, but it was cut short by the unit's commanding officer. 'I reported as ordered for duty and when I arrived at the squadron was told to stop checking in by the unit Sgt Maj. He indicated that the unit CO was not sure that my orders were issued properly given my 'medical situation'', Holmberg said. 'I was really kind of shocked at their reasons and returned to my reserve unit for guidance."

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