The Marine Corps is looking to its Reserve for new support
Historically a mirror version of the active-duty side, reservists are taking the lead in these areas.
By Todd South
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Marines eying the overlooked Individual Ready Reserve to keep talent
Marine leaders are seeing a pool of 60,000 trained and qualified Marines cycling through IRR status each year.
By Todd South
Unvaccinated airmen lose pay, benefits as Air National Guard yanks orders
Unvaccinated Guardsmen who are moved to the Individual Ready Reserve lose health and life insurance.
After Trump’s order, DoD reviewing how many Guard, Reserve troops to bring back for COVID-19 fight
Details on who will be recalled and when were not immediately released by the White House.
In the IRR or National Guard marking your time? Activation and deployment orders — know your rights or go at your own peril
Congress has also allowed for service members to request delay and exemption from orders. Like everything, timing is critical, say the authors of this commentary.
By David P. Sheldon and Shannon James