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I don't know if I can speak for every unit, but in my reserves unit, everytime they talk about mobilizing people, they get so many volunteers that the soldiers looking forward to mob end up getting bumped.

We've got guys that keep extending and have been reserve/active for three years straight. Lots of people in our unit with over 20 - have their "20 year letters" for retirement already in their hands, and they're staying until mandatory removal date (age 60). I've got 32 years myself, and they'll have to shoot me to get me out.

I wonder what unit the retired O-6 who wrote this drivel drills with. Or is he just a "20-years-me-me-me-take-the-money-and-run" kind of patriot?

Some see "broken", others see "work to do, hoo-ah".

My son just recently transferred TWICE in 4 months to get to a unit that is scheduled for deployment.

Other thoughts: we are NOT now at our highest troop level/commitment in Iraq, I don't think. Seems like we had more there at January 2005 for the elections, but I don't have facts on this.

Perhaps a draft would be helpful. I am sure the dems would be glad to promote some legislation for that, add some pork barrel stuff....

Marine Mom