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National Guard and Reserves
Over the last several years the National Guard and Reserve component have been placed under alarming strain. Both have been frequently used in the war in Iraq. In addition the National Guard must also aid in homeland defense initiatives. They are facing a severe shortage of resources that must be addressed.
The Heritage Foundation: The National Guard and Reserve
The reserve components, approximately one-third of our military force, have made significant contributions to the campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. The National Guard has assumed most of the military missions supporting homeland security.
The Call-Up: Conscription, Again
The debate among politicians and military strategists continues over America’s long-term involvement in Afghanistan and particularly over the number of troops that will ultimately be needed there.
Towards a U.S. Army Officer Corps Strategy for Success: Retaining Talent
Over the last 3 decades, dramatic labor market changes and well-intentioned but uninformed policies have created significant officer talent flight. Poor retention engenders substantial risk for the Army as it directly affects accessions, development, and employment of talent.
CRS Issue Statement on Veterans' Benefits
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) are the largest sustained ground combat missions undertaken by the United States since the Vietnam War.
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