There was a real lack of enthusiasm in November, 1945 for eighth war loan

In November it was announced the army would step up discharges of men who had served in Europe. Enlisted men with at least 50 points would now be eligible for discharge. It was also announced that enlisted men with at least 21 months of service would not be sent overseas to join the occupation forces. Also exempt from occupation duty were officers with more than 33 months of service, medical officers with more than 39 months of service, and nurses over the age of 30.