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Army To Carry Out Involuntary Call-Up of Troops

HeadlineJun 29, 2004

Defense officials announced Monday, that for the first time since the Gulf War the U.S. Army will carry out an involuntary call-up of troops who have already completed their active duty obligations. Roughly 5,600 troops from the seldom-tapped Individual Ready Reserve are expected to be called up. The mobilization is expected to be formally announced tomorrow.

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