Recall plan for 5600 former soldiers prompts cautious talk
Southern Illinois lawmakers and military officials offered few specifics on the involuntary recall of 5,600 former soldiers in the Individual Ready Reserve. Senator Dick Durbin cited strain on troops and families, while Rep. Costello aides urged international troop commitments to rotate forces. Army spokesmen in St. Louis and Atlanta had no details as of Tuesday, with Pentagon inquiries unanswered.
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Salyers receives 90 years for assaulting girl
Judge Palmer sentences Salyers to 90 years for assault on a 12 year old girl. He calls Salyers a 100 percent predator while praising the victim Koyce Cheatham for her courage. Prosecutor Beaty hails the ruling as a record case and urges future victims to seek help. Public defender Brooking criticizes the justice system and portrays Salyers as troubled and lacking family support.
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Army recalls thousands from Individual Ready Reserve amid long Iraq stint
The Army targets recalled former soldiers in the Individual Ready Reserve to fill shortages for long Iraq and Afghanistan deployments. Recalled personnel will be assigned to Army Reserve or National Guard units, with 30 days notice for training. Critics say the move exposes manpower strain and pressures some to join active units.
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