Pentagon Plans To Cut Leave Time For 14,000 Guard Troops

Pentagon Plans To Cut Leave Time For 14,000 Guard Troops

The New York Times | DAVID S. CLOUD | Posted February 21, 2007 10:07 PM
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The Pentagon is planning to send more than 14,000 National Guard troops back to Iraq next year, shortening their off-duty time to meet the demands of President Bush's buildup, Defense Department officials said Wednesday.

National Guard officials told state commanders in Arkansas, Indiana, Oklahoma and Ohio last month that while a final decision had not been made, veteran units from their states could be designated to return between January and June of next year, the officials said.