twelve-month deployments for the Army!!!!!!!!!!!!
To Our Soldiers and Families
Today, President Bush announced his decision to return to twelve-month deployments in the CENTCOM theater for active Army units. The President�s decision reflects the improved security situation in Iraq � one made possible by your unwavering commitment and willingness to sacrifice � as well as the recognition of the impact of extended deployments on Army Families and our readiness. Today�s policy change will help reduce that strain as we continue to grow the Army and restore balance.
The Army will reduce �Boots On the Ground� time to no more than twelve months for all active component Soldiers deploying to the CENTCOM area of operations after 1 August 2008. Soldiers deploying prior to 1 August will complete their scheduled deployments.
The return to twelve-month deployments does not change the Army�s dwell time policy. This policy is intended to give units time to properly reset and allow Soldiers, Families, and friends to reconnect.
You have chosen a most noble profession. With your Families standing with you in support, you have borne the increased stress and burden of this war for our Army and our Nation. A grateful Army and Nation thank you.
To most of yall this means nothing but to a few of us who spend more time in the sand then we do at home. Myself snice 2001 I have spent 6 of the past 8 on deployments.