From: "Robert G Lewis" 

When I read the transcript I thought that was simply a smart ass remark.
Not a big deal, the differences in equipment, benefits and length of
service otoh. I recall more than one story last year about reservists
staying in Iraq longer than the regular army troops they were assigned to.

Bob Lewis

"John Cuccia"  wrote in message
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> On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:48:01 -0600, "Robert G Lewis"
>  wrote:
>
>>Getting back to the story.
>>
>>Are Guard and reserve troops treated differently from active duty when on
>>the same duty ?
>
> That's not the story.  The story is Rumsfeld's disbelief that a young
> soldier would be thinking about retirement planning.
>
> The guy just really is a smart-mouthed prick.
>

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