Army's Fighting Force 'Nearly Exhausted'

Army Too Stretched if Iraq Buildup Lasts

Associated Press August 19, 2007 10:16 PM
According to military officials, some soldiers in Iraq are hearing that it may not be wise to pack their bags to come home when their 15-month tour is up. But to date, Pentagon officials, including Defense Secretary Robert Gates, have said they have no plans to extend those tours.
National Guard officials are bracing for a new round of Guard deployments and a move to decrease their time at home between tours -- despite announced plans to give the citizen soldiers...