I read an article the other day that said the government was running ads for former military personnel to act as security contractors in the Mideast.
Article went on to analyze what Obama was really after....no boots on the ground so to speak. Also, when things go wrong he can leave them out there blowing in the wind. If they're military, people will expect him to save them. If they're contractors, to hell with the greedy bastards and the DUmmies will lap it up.
I would not trust Obama to have my back at any price.