Edward Elric is a card-carrying member of the Henchman's union.
Unfortunately, his application had to be deferred until he was no long on the run from the Amestrian Government, but it's a useful thing for a protagonist to have.
His request to have his time as Mustang's attack dog added to his time towards his pension was denied.
As it turns out, "being a pawn of a fascist government" is just a thing you have to sort out for yourself.












