Thousands of Marines face involuntary recalls
Anyone know off hand how many soldiers have been killed or otherwise incapacitated from being wounded in action? I think we'll find these numbers awfully close.
Up to 2,500 Marines will be brought back at any one time, but there is no cap on the total number of Marines who may be forced back into service in the coming years. The call-ups will begin in the next several months.
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Marine Col. Guy A. Stratton, head of the manpower mobilization section, estimated that there is a shortfall of about 1,200 Marines needed to fill positions in upcoming unit deployments.
Anyone know off hand how many soldiers have been killed or otherwise incapacitated from being wounded in action? I think we'll find these numbers awfully close.