Answer: deserters

AnswerCrossword Clue
DESERTERSPermanent AWOLs
DESERTERSCourt-martial candidates
DESERTERSRunaways
DESERTERSRATS
DESERTERSThey're out of here
DESERTERSThey're way off-base
DESERTERSAWOL-ers.
DESERTERSRenegades.
DESERTERSTurncoats.
DESERTERSRats
DESERTERSMilitary problem-people
DESERTERSThe army wants them
DESERTERSFront runners?
desertersA member of the armed forces who deserts
desertersDESERTER, one that deserts (to abandon (to leave or give up completely))