[MediaMole]

The reserves are already taking a hit. Several of the reservists I have talked to after returning from the latest deployment are planning to get out as soon as they can.

The armed forces are going to be in a lot of trouble if they continue to rely on reserves for long-term active duty. If we are going into a period of intense deployment, we need to increase the levels of active duty troops.

[CheneyChick]

The armed forces are going to be in a lot of trouble if they continue to rely on reserves for long-term active duty. If we are going into a period of intense deployment, we need to increase the levels of active duty troops.

That is so very true.