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Reserves face manpower shortages amid Vietnam War drawdown
As Vietnam winds down and voluntary service grows, Iowa Army Reserve and Navy Reserve units report stronger recruitment challenges. Cedar Rapids units run below strength, while National Guard in Iowa holds at authorized levels aided by new recruiters. Officials warn of a potential future shortfall as World War II and Korean War veterans retire and minority recruitment remains weak.
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Vietnam
Army
National Guard
Iowa
Navy Reserve
Gary Droll
Iowa City
Army Reserve Co. A
Cedar Rapids
Drol
Droll
Dave Hammock
Hammock
Laird
Defense
Gerald Schmidt
Schmidt
Guard
Reserve
Evans
Towa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Germany
Camp McCoy
Wis
Gen. May
Pentagon
Army National Guard