It's even worse than that. Many, like myself, that were in the process of getting kicked out over the shot are now separating on their own accord.

If I were to guess, I'd guess those that came back were near retirement.

So they've successfully selected only those who had no better option.

Noted.

Viewed large, the fact that only 43/8000 reenlisted shows just how bad reenlistment is, among options for former military.

Congress should think about this, but they won't, for obvious reasons.