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Originally posted by crockett
umm where have you been, Bush has already been way over using the reserves.
Friend of mine just got back from 2 years active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.. He was in the Air Force reserves you know the guys that are supposed to be 2 days a month 2 weeks a year... yea well he got 2 years instead.
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The Congress...beginning in President Bush Sr's term...began to reduce end force levels and closing bases. This process was carried on thoughout President Clinton's two terms in office. Approximately 1,000,000 active duty personell were cut from the roles. With the approval of Congress...the Military had to restructure...and the National Guard and Reserves were made an integral part of the Military. 100% of them can be place on active duty for an indefinite period of time...if the military chooses to do so. If you want to blame someone then blame the Congress for reducing our active duty forces.