[ProudVet77]

Please don't get me wrong about reserves or NG troops.
The only reason I worry about them is that they did not plan on being on active service this long. Many have mortagages and civilian jobs/businesses. Whereas regulars have base housing (yes I know they all don't) and their focus is being active military.
I am not trying to impune them at all. I just want the best for them. They are being asked to do more than any reserve/NG units since WWII. I hope after the election we will raise a few more combat brigades, to ease the burden on the reserves and NG.

[Arkinsaw]

Please don't get me wrong about reserves or NG troops. The only reason I worry about them is that they did not plan on being on active service this long. Many have mortagages and civilian jobs/businesses. Whereas regulars have base housing (yes I know they all don't) and their focus is being active military. I am not trying to impune them at all. I just want the best for them. They are being asked to do more than any reserve/NG units since WWII. I hope after the election we will raise a few more combat brigades, to ease the burden on the reserves and NG.

I know. The issue is very close to me as it is the Arkansas Brigade and my blood brother involved. The level of commitment he has to it keeps me going. If I had my druthers they would be pulled out today and be back in Arkansas tomorrow. I keep checking and asking him if its worth it....he keeps saying it is....if it wasn't I would be able to tell. So until he says different I have to go with the word.