Guard & Reserve Numbers
Have you ever wondered just how many reservists are activated? The number changes all the time, but as a snapshot in time, as of June 4, 2008, there were a total of 99,159 personnel who had been mobilized. That week, the net collective result was 571 fewer reservists mobilized than the previous week.
At any given time, services may mobilize some units and individuals while demobilizing others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease. The total number currently on active duty in support of the partial mobilization of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 76,438; Navy Reserve, 4,463; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 8,455; Marine Corps Reserve, 9,344; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 459. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been mobilized to 99,159, including both units and individual augmentees.
It's amazing to realize that 99,159 men and women have left their civilian lives to serve our nation. Our hats go off to these individuals and their families for the sacrifices they make every day..
