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Guard And Reserves Called On More Often

By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – National Guard and Reservists are being called up more often as the U.S. Military fights in Iraq and Afghanistan and maintains forces in Korea , Europe and elsewhere. This has led some Guard members and their families to complain about the ongoing and indefinite tours of service. WAMC's Brian Shields reports.