[tobyhill]

Just active. This is really not a big deal because the active duty either spends the 3 months here or there but either way they’re still active duty.

[mystery-ak]

I’m confused...Gates is saying all troops now in Iraq will be extended.

[Tree of Liberty]

I’m sure it’s a big deal for those in active duty who would like to see their families.

[Wolfie]

This is really not a big deal because the active duty either spends the 3 months here or there but either way they’re still active duty.

'Cept for the gettin' killed part, of course.

[jude24]

This is really not a big deal...

... says the keyboard commando behind his comfortable computer, well away from the war.

[SICSEMPERTYRANNUS]

"Just active. This is really not a big deal because the active duty either spends the 3 months here or there but either way they’re still active duty."

Yeah, you're right, I would much rather be extended in Ramadi for an extra 3 months than to go home.

[brushcop]

Speak for yourself, if you’re in the middle of combat operations, you’ve lost friends to IEDs and abushes, perhaps you’d like to take those extra 3 months for them. Just DAMN.

It’s time to quit dumping on those that serve their country VOLUNTARILY.

Come with us to visit wounded soldiers dealing with horrific burns and new prosthetic arms and legs, and please tell them to their face, oh, it’s no big deal...

[Vladiator]

This is really not a big deal because ...

Sure, what's another 3 months in a war zone between friends? /sarcasm

[TUAN_JIM]

Just active. This is really not a big deal because the active duty either spends the 3 months here or there but either way they’re still active duty.

Not a big deal? How many tours in Iraq have you done? I've done 2, but since I'm a Marine mine were only 7 months. I can't imagine 15 months in a row. Not to mention, many of these guys will be on their 2nd, 3rd, 4th tour.