A reservist’s war that has lasted two decades will finally come to an end with the announcement that all U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan, says the author of this commentary.
Retention is also up in the reserve forces but recruiting is down and active recruiting may not meet increased needs, creating further manpower challenges.
A U.S. Marine from West Virginia whose remains were identified more than a half-century after he was killed during a World War II battle on a Pacific island has been buried with full military honors.