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