Soldier Leaves 100% Of SGLI To Poncho Liner

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WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Friends and family of an NCO killed in a tragic motocross-deep sea fishing accident last year were shocked to learn that they would not be getting any Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) benefits, according to sources. Instead, 100 percent of the payout will go to the late service member's poncho liner.

Cpl. Bryce Conrad, a member of the 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, reportedly removed all of his family and friends from his SGLI shortly before the fateful trip, replacing them with his beloved "woobie."

"I don't understand what the problem is, honestly. It was probably the most responsible decision he made in his short career," said Conrad's platoon sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Pete Grandby. "But with the things that poncho liner has been through, I don't think $400,000 is enough."

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