[ExSoldier]

I can't confirm as to an immediate situation. Long term, the Iraq situation is causing a definite realignment of the force structure worldwide. Clinton absolutely GUTTED our military (Damn the LIBERALS!) and so to face the new threats, we are moving forces out of Germany and South Korea. That's a better use of our resources anyway. EU spends all it's time pi$$ing on us, let's make 'em use their own funds for self defense. Same for Korea.

For sometime, I know that former SpecOps guys have been recalled from retirement as well as CIA assets. A neighbor of my wife's dad was recalled for this. His wife is hopping mad. The old guy is in his middle 70's and suddenly the CIA is putting him back in "harness?" Don't know what his specialty was, however.

[Oorang]

I know that former SpecOps guys have been recalled from retirement as well as CIA assets

I've been wondering about that. My cousin's husband was retired SpecOps and about 6 months ago he was called back. Last I heard he was at Fort. Bragg, not sure where he is now. My oldest brother was all set to retire about 1 year ago. He's still working (wouldn't let him go).