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Sir Taliesin · 09-15-2003, 05:04 PM

When my unit came back from Desert Storm, within 3 years we had almost an 80% turnover in personel. I think that's pretty much typical of the whole system. I expect nothing less this time around.

Unlike the guy in the article, I don't think that is too much to ask of reserves and National Guard troops. That's all part of being a soldier and you know when you sign the dotted line and commit to 6 years in the reserves or the National Guard that you may be deployed for an extended period of time. If you don't feel that you can do an extended tour of duty, don't sign up.

Been there and done all that.

09-15-2003, 05:04 PM	#2
Sir Taliesin Silver Dragon Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Age: 62 Posts: 1,641	When my unit came back from Desert Storm, within 3 years we had almost an 80% turnover in personel. I think that's pretty much typical of the whole system. I expect nothing less this time around. Unlike the guy in the article, I don't think that is too much to ask of reserves and National Guard troops. That's all part of being a soldier and you know when you sign the dotted line and commit to 6 years in the reserves or the National Guard that you may be deployed for an extended period of time. If you don't feel that you can do an extended tour of duty, don't sign up. Been there and done all that. __________________ Sir Taliesin<br /><br />Hello... Good bye.