Marines Call Up 1,800 for Involuntary Mobilization

[Rose Siding]

The Marine Corps is recalling 1,800 reservists to active duty, citing a shortage of volunteers to fill some jobs in Iraq.

Members of the branch's Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) will receive letters this week about plans to mobilize them involuntarily for a year, said Lt. Col. Jeffrey Riehl of Marine manpower and reserve affairs....

From the 1,800 Marines called, officials hope to get 1,200 for aviation maintenance, logistics support, combat arms and other skills needed for the early 2008 rotation into Iraq.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/26/AR2007032601580.html


"I thank those of you who have re-enlisted in an hour when your country needs you.
And to those watching tonight who are considering a military career, there is no higher
calling than service in our Armed Forces...." -GWB, president, dunderhead, father

[GregD]

1. what jobs do they do in Iraq?

anyone know specifically?

[Monkeyman]

5. One of the Kids from here is 11B ground troops

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

2. So much for the "all volunteer" military

I guess.

[leftofthedial]

3. where'd you get the photo from the whorehouse?

[slowry]

4. Sweet.

Why're you guys in Iraq again?

...

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