Army Releases April 2013 Suicide Information

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Army released suicide data today for the month of April 2013.  During April, among active-duty soldiers, there were 11 potential suicides:  one has been confirmed as a suicide and 10 remain under investigation.  For March 2013, the Army reported 10 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers; six have been confirmed as suicides and four are under investigation.  For 2013, there have been 52 potential active-duty suicides:  22 have been confirmed as suicides and 30 remain under investigation.  Updated active-duty suicide numbers for 2012: 184 (159 have been confirmed as suicides and 25 remain under investigation).

            During April 2013, among reserve component soldiers who were not on active duty, there were 16 potential suicides (13 Army National Guard and three Army Reserve):  none have been confirmed as suicides and 16 remain under investigation.  For March 2013, among that same group, the Army reported 12 potential suicides; however, subsequent to the report, another case was added bringing March’s total to 13 (nine Army National Guard and four Army Reserve):  none have been confirmed as suicides and 13 cases remain under investigation.  For 2013, there have been 57 potential not on active duty suicides (36 Army National Guard and 21 Army Reserve): 21 have been confirmed as suicides and 36 remain under investigation.  Updated not on active duty suicide numbers for 2012: 140 (93 Army National Guard and 47 Army Reserve); 138 have been confirmed as suicides and two remain under investigation.

Soldiers and families in need of crisis assistance can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  Trained consultants are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and can be contacted by dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or by visiting their website at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org .

The Army’s comprehensive list of Suicide Prevention Program information is located at http://www.preventsuicide.army.mil .

Information about the Army’s Ready and Resilient campaign is located at  http://www.army.mil/readyandresilient .

Army leaders can access current health promotion guidance in newly revised Army Regulation 600-63 (Health Promotion) at http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r600_63.pdf and Army Pamphlet 600-24 (Health Promotion, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention) at http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/p600_24.pdf.

The Army’s comprehensive list of Suicide Prevention Program information is located at http://www.preventsuicide.army.mil .

Suicide prevention training resources for Army families can be accessed at http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/training_sub.asp?sub_cat=20 (requires Army Knowledge Online access to download materials).

Information about Military OneSource is located at http://www.militaryonesource.com or by dialing the toll-free number 1-800-342-9647 for those residing in the continental United States.  Overseas personnel should refer to the Military OneSource website for dialing instructions for their specific location.

Information about the Army’s Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program is located at http://www.army.mil/csf/ .

The Defense Center for Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) Outreach Center can be contacted at 1-866-966-1020, via electronic mail at Resources@DCoEOutreach.org and at http://www.dcoe.health.mil .

The website for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is http://www.afsp.org/ and the Suicide Prevention Resource Council site is found at http://www.sprc.org/index.asp .

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DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal 2013, Through March 2013

            Active Component.

Recruiting.  All four active services met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal 2013, through March.

•  Army – 33,857 accessions, with a goal of 33,520; 101 percent

•  Navy – 17,350 accessions, with a goal of 17,350; 100 percent

•  Marine Corps – 13,010 accessions, with a goal of 12,978; 100 percent

•  Air Force – 13,989 accessions, with a goal of 13,989; 100 percent

Retention.  The Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps exhibited strong retention numbers for the sixth month of fiscal 2013.  The Navy exhibited strong retention numbers in the mid-career and career categories. However, the Navy’s achievement of 90 percent in the initial category is a result of reduced accessions from four to six years ago.

Reserve Component.

Insignia of US Army National Guard (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Recruiting.  Five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their fiscal-year-to-date 2013 numerical accession goals.  The Army Reserve finished January 1,501 accessions short of its goal.  

•  Army National Guard – 26,100 accessions, with a goal of 25,005; 104 percent

•  Army Reserve – 12,976 accessions, with a goal of 14,477; 90 percent

•  Navy Reserve – 2,700 accessions, with a goal of 2,700; 100 percent

•  Marine Corps Reserve – 4,518 accessions, with a goal of 4,472; 101 percent

•  Air National Guard – 4,875 accessions, with a goal of 4,875; 100 percent

•  Air Force Reserve – 3,685 accessions, with a goal of 3,685; 100 percent

Attrition – All Reserve Components have met their attrition goals.  Current trends are expected to continue.  (This indicator lags by one month due to data availability.)

Detailed information on specific recruiting data can be obtained by contacting the individual military recruiting commands at 502-626-0164 for Army, 210-565-4678 for Air Force, 703-784-9454 for Marine Corps, and 901-874-9048 for Navy.  The reserve components can be reached at the following numbers:  National Guard Bureau 703-607-2586; Army Reserve 910-570-8330; Air Force Reserve 703-697-1761; Navy Reserve 757-322-5652; and Marine Corps Reserve 504-678-6535.

National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of April 30, 2013

English: From wikipedia; originally uploaded to wikipedia by (67 KB) user:MinnesotaNationalGuard 18:57, 11 December 2007 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

            The Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve announced this week a decrease in activated National Guard members and reservists while the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve announced an increase of activated National Guard members and reservists.  The net collective result is 356 fewer National Guard members and reservists activated in comparison to last week.

            At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 39,177; Navy Reserve, 4,298; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 8,507; Marine Corps Reserve, 2,461; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 543.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 54,986, including both units and individual augmentees.

A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found online at http://www.defense.gov/news/MobilizationWeeklyReport043013.pdf

National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of April 23, 2013

Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond, co-chair of the Senate National Guard Caucus, addresses the 131st National Guard Association of the United States General Conference (Photo credit: The National Guard)

The Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve announced this week a decrease in activated National Guard members and reservists while the Army National Guard and Army Reserve announced an increase of activated National Guard members and reservists.  The net collective result is 68 additional National Guard members and reservists activated in comparison to last week.

At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 39,757; Navy Reserve, 4,311; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 8,269; Marine Corps Reserve, 2,464; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 541.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 55,342, including both units and individual augmentees.

A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found online at http://www.defense.gov/news/MobilizationWeeklyReport042313.pdf

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Army Releases March 2013 Suicide Information

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Army released suicide data today for the month of March 2013.  During March, among active-duty soldiers, there were 10 potential suicides:  three have been confirmed as suicides and seven remain under investigation.  For February 2013, the Army reported 11 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers; four have been confirmed as suicides and seven are under investigation.  For 2013, there have been 41 potential active-duty suicides:  15 have been confirmed as suicides and 26 remain under investigation.  Updated active-duty suicide numbers for 2012:  184 (158 have been confirmed as suicides and 26 remain under investigation).

During March 2013, among reserve component soldiers who were not on active duty, there were 12 potential suicides (eight Army National Guard and four Army Reserve):  none have been confirmed as suicides and 12 remain under investigation.  For February 2013, among that same group, the Army reported 14 potential suicides (eight Army National Guard and six Army Reserve); six have been confirmed as suicides and eight cases remain under investigation.  For 2013, there have been 40 potential not on active duty suicides (22 Army National Guard and 18 Army Reserve): 19 have been confirmed as suicides and 21 remain under investigation.  Updated not on active duty suicide numbers for 2012: 140 (93 Army National Guard and 47 Army Reserve); 138 have been confirmed as suicides and two remain under investigation.

Soldiers and families in need of crisis assistance can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.  Trained consultants are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and can be contacted by dialing 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or by visiting their website at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org .

Army leaders can access current health promotion guidance in newly revised Army Regulation 600-63 (Health Promotion) at: http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/r600_63.pdf and Army Pamphlet 600-24 (Health Promotion, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention) at http://www.army.mil/usapa/epubs/pdf/p600_24.pdf.

The Army’s comprehensive list of Suicide Prevention Program information is located at http://www.preventsuicide.army.mil .

Suicide prevention training resources for Army families can be accessed at http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/training_sub.asp?sub_cat=20 (requires Army Knowledge Online access to download materials).

Information about Military OneSource is located at http://www.militaryonesource.comor by dialing the toll-free number 1-800-342-9647 for those residing in the continental United States.  Overseas personnel should refer to the Military OneSource website for dialing instructions for their specific location.

Information about the Army’s Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program is located at http://www.army.mil/csf/ .

 

The Defense Center for Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) Outreach Center can be contacted at 1-866-966-1020, via electronic mail at Resources@DCoEOutreach.organd at http://www.dcoe.health.mil.

 

The website for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is http://www.afsp.org/and the Suicide Prevention Resource Council site is found at http://www.sprc.org/index.asp.

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National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of April 9, 2013

Dennis McCarthy, assistant secretary of defense for Reserve affairs, addresses the 131st National Guard Association of the United States General Conference (Photo credit: The National Guard)

The Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve announced this week a decrease in activated reservists while the Army National Guard and Navy Reserve announced an increase of activated National Guard members and reservists.  The net collective result is 191 additional National Guard members and reservists activated in comparison to last week.

At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 39,102; Navy Reserve, 4,420; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 8,408; Marine Corps Reserve, 2,477; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 539.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 54,946, including both units and individual augmentees.

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DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal Year 2013 Through February 2013

Emblem of the United States Navy Reserve. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Department of Defense announced today recruiting and retention statistics for the Active and Reserve Components for fiscal year (FY) 2013 through February.

Active Component.  

• Recruiting.  All four active Services met or exceeded their numerical      accession goals for FY 2013 through February.

Army – 26,978 accessions, with a goal of 26,795; 101 percent

Navy – 14,007 accessions, with a goal of 14,007; 100 percent

Marine Corps – 11,131 accessions, with a goal of 11,112; 100 percent

Air Force – 11,874 accessions, with a goal of 11,874; 100 percent

• Retention.  The Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps exhibited strong      retention numbers through the 5th month of FY 2013.  The Navy      exhibited strong retention numbers in the mid-career and career      categories.However, the Navy’s achievement of 88 percent in the initial      category is a result of the transition from a downsizing to a stabilizing      posture.

         Reserve Component. 

• Recruiting. Five of the six Reserve Components met or exceeded      their Fiscal-Year-To-Date (FYTD) 2013 recruiting goals. The Army Reserve      finished February 1,410 accessions short of its FYTD goal.

Army National Guard – 21,186 accessions, with a goal of 20,664; 103 percent

Army Reserve – 10,531 accessions, with a goal of 11,941; 88 percent

Navy Reserve – 2,237 accessions, with a goal of 2,237; 100 percent

Marine Corps Reserve – 3,894 accessions, with a goal of 3,853; 101 percent

Air National Guard – 3,960 accessions, with a goal of 3,960; 100 percent

Air Force Reserve – 3,085 accessions, with a goal of 3,085; 100 percent

• Attrition – All      Reserve Components have met their FYTD attrition goals.  Current trends      are expected to continue.  (Note: This indicator lags by a month due      to data availability).

Detailed information on specific recruiting data can be obtained by contacting the individual military recruiting commands at 502-626-0164 for Army, 210-565-4678 for Air Force, 703-784-9454 for Marine Corps, and 901-874-9048 for Navy.  The Reserve Components can be reached at the following numbers:  National Guard Bureau 703-607-2586, Army Reserve 910-570-8330, Air Force Reserve 703-697-1761, Navy Reserve 757-322-5652, and Marine Corps Reserve 504-678-6535.

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National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of March 12, 2013

Maj. Gen. Raymond Carpenter, the acting director of the Army National Guard, addresses the 131st National Guard Association of the United States General Conference (Photo credit: The National Guard)

            The Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve announced this week a decrease in activated National Guard members and reservists while the Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve announced an increase of activated National Guard members and reservists.  The net collective result is 187 additional National Guard members and reservists activated in comparison to last week.

            At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 38,752; Navy Reserve, 4,241; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 7,651; Marine Corps Reserve, 2,476; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 538.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 53,658, including both units and individual augmentees.

A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found online at http://www.defense.gov/news/MobilizationWeeklyReport031213.pdf

National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of February 5, 2013 (53,668)

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: P-40 Warhawk with “sharktooth” nose (Photo credit: Chris Devers)

            The Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air National Guard and Coast Guard Reserve announced this week a decrease in activated National Guard members and reservists while the Marine Corps Reserve and Air Force Reserve announced an increase of activated National Guard members and reservists.  The net collective result is 305 fewer National Guard members and reservists activated in comparison to last week.

At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 38,773; Navy Reserve, 4,862; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 7,364; Marine Corps Reserve, 2,115; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 554.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 53,668, including both units and individual augmentees.

A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found online at http://www.defense.gov/news/MobilizationWeeklyReport020513.pdf

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National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of January 15, 2013

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Profile view of the SR-71 Blackbird, F-4 Corsair, Peashooter, among others (Photo credit: Chris Devers)

The Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and the Air National Guard announced this week a decrease in activated National Guard members and reservists while the Coast Guard Reserve announced an increase of activated reservists.  There was no change in the amount of activated Air Force Reservists.  The net collective result is 940 fewer National Guard members and reservists activated in comparison to last week.            At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 39,771; Navy Reserve, 4,996; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 6,946; Marine Corps Reserve, 2,066; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 557.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 54,336, including both units and individual augmentees.

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National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of January 1, 2013

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The Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and the Coast Guard Reserve announced this week a decrease in activated National Guard members and reservists while the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve announced an increase of activated reservists.  The net collective result is 708 fewer National Guard members and reservists activated in comparison to last week.

At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 39,612; Navy Reserve, 5,006; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 7,875; Marine Corps Reserve, 2,169; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 555.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 55,217, including both units and individual augmentees.

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National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of December 4, 2012

 

The Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and the Coast Guard Reserve announced this week a decrease in activated Guard members and reservists while the Navy Reserve announced an increase of activated reservists.  The net collective result is 1,187 fewer reservists and National Guard members activated in comparison to last week.

At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 41,352; Navy Reserve, 4,776; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 8,455; Marine Corps Reserve, 2,533; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 659.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 57,775, including both units and individual augmentees.

A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found online at http://www.defense.gov/news/MobilizationWeeklyReport120412.pdf

National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of November 27, 2012

PNG version of the emblem (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and the Coast Guard Reserve announced this week a decrease in activated Guard members and reservists while the Navy Reserve, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve announced an increase of activated guard members and reservists. The net collective result is 597 fewer reservists and National Guard members activated in comparison to last week.

At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 42,175; Navy Reserve, 4,594; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 8,970; Marine Corps Reserve, 2,562; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 661.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 58,962, including both units and individual augmentees.

A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found online at http://www.defense.gov/news/MobilizationWeeklyReport112812.pdf

National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of November 6, 2012

National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of October 23, 2012

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: P-38 Lightning, with B-29 Enola Gay behind it (Photo credit: Chris Devers)

            The Army National Guard, Navy, and Marine Corps announced this week a decrease in activated Guard members and reservists while the Army Reserve, Air Force and Coast Guard announced an increase.  The net collective result is 108 fewer reservists and National Guard members activated in comparison to last week. 

            At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 45,292; Navy Reserve, 4,507; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 9,411; Marine Corps Reserve, 2,974; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 703.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 62,887, including both units and individual augmentees. 

            A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found online at http://www.defense.gov/news/MobilizationWeeklyReport102312.pdf .

National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of October 9, 2012

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            The Army, Air Force and Marine Corps announced this week a decrease in activated Guard members and reservists while the Navy and Coast Guard announced an increase.  The net collective result is 754 fewer reservists and National Guard members activated in comparison to last week. 

            At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 45,236; Navy Reserve, 4,540; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 9,486; Marine Corps Reserve, 3,040; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 681.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 62,983, including both units and individual augmentees. 

            A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found online at http://www.defense.gov/news/Mobilization-Weekly-Report-100912.pdf .

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DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal 2012, Through August

Seal of the National Guard Bureau. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal 2012, Through August

 

            The Department of Defense announced today recruiting and retention statistics for the active and reserve components for fiscal 2012, through August.

Active Component.

            Recruiting.  All four active services met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal 2012, through August. 

• Army – 51,333 accessions, with a goal of 51,889; 100 percent
• Navy – 33,579 accessions, with a goal of 33,035; 102 percent
• Marine Corps – 31,996 accessions, with a goal of 31,681 100 percent
• Air Force – 26,738 accessions, with a goal of 26,738; 100 percent 

            Retention.  The Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force all exhibited strong retention through the eleventh month of fiscal 2012. 

Reserve Component.

            Recruiting.  Five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal 2012, through August.  The Army Reserve is down 567 for the year; this was intentional as they work to rebalance the force. 

• Army National Guard – 44,067 accessions, with a goal of 42,503; 104 percent
• Army Reserve – 23,783 accessions, with a goal of 24,350; 98 percent
• Navy Reserve – 7,471 accessions, with a goal of 7,471; 100 percent
• Marine Corps Reserve – 8,606 accessions, with a goal of 8,423; 102 percent
• Air National Guard – 8,294 accessions, with a goal of 7,753; 107 percent
• Air Force Reserve – 7,839 accessions, with a goal of 7,839; 100 percent

             Attrition – All reserve components are on target to achieve their fiscal year attrition goals. 

            Detailed information on specific recruiting data can be obtained by contacting the individual military recruiting commands at 502-626-0164 for Army; 210-565-4678 for Air Force; 703-784-9454 for Marine Corps and 901-874-9048 for Navy.  The reserve components can be reached at the following numbers:  National Guard Bureau 703-607-2586; Army Reserve 910-570-8330; Air Force Reserve 703-697-1761; Navy Reserve 757-322-5652; and Marine Corps Reserve 504-678-6535.

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National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of August 21, 2012

English: From wikipedia; originally uploaded to wikipedia by (67 KB) user:MinnesotaNationalGuard 18:57, 11 December 2007 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

            The Air Force and Marine Corps announced this week a decrease in activated reservists while the Army, Navy and Coast Guard announced an increase.  The net collective result is 205 additional reservists and National Guard members activated in comparison to last week. 

            At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.  The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 46,096; Navy Reserve, 4,253; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 8,965; Marine Corps Reserve, 3,249; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 850.  This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 63,413, including both units and individual augmentees. 

            A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel who are currently activated may be found online at http://www.defense.gov/news/d20120821ngr.pdf .

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