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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Army Reserves

Army Reserves stories: 3 news summaries

Reservist: Obama's Not a Citizen, Can't Send Me to War

Reservist says he shouldn't have to serve since Obama isn't a citizen

Jul 14, 09 6:16 PM CDT
(Newser) - An Army reservist has devised a creative way to try to avoid going to Afghanistan: He says he isn’t obligated to follow the commander-in-chief’s orders because Barack Obama isn’t a citizen and therefore can’t legally be president, reports the Ledger-Enquirer of Columbus, Ga. His attorney, who... More »

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Afghanistan • Barack Obama • presidency • Army Reserves • US Army • soldier • Afghanistan war • birther


 Army Recruiting Soars 
 as Job Dry Up 

Recruitment soars with unemployment

Jan 19, 09 4:54 AM CST
(Newser) - The recession has swelled military recruitment, bumping the forces past their goals for the first time since 2004, reports the New York Times. Many Americans are being enticed from a flagging job market by the promised stability and benefits. The Army—whose recruiting has struggled most under the shadow of... More »

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US military • recession • recruitment • Army Reserves • US Army • unemployment • military recruits • job

Soldier Sues Over Fifth Deployment

Reservist takes Army to court over tour he says could cost him home, job

Jul 9, 07 8:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - A 26-year-old sergeant is suing the army to prevent his fifth deployment to Iraq, claiming that the Army follows inconsistent policies in mobilizing reserves. The military wants reservist Erik Botta return to Iraq next week, the Miami Herald reports, but Botta is suing to stop the order he says will... More »

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Iraq • Florida • military • deployment • federal courts • US troops • Erik Botta • tour of duty • Army Reserves • US Army • soldier

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