"Despite Hardships of war, many soldiers reenlist"

It is a glance at one of the most unexpected developments of the war in Iraq. Even as the conflict drags on, undermining recruiting efforts and testing the patience of the nation, American soldiers are so far continuing to reenlist at levels that surprise the Pentagon and pundits alike. To the head of the National Guard, this is the legacy of America's "next greatest generation": a band of soldiers more sophisticated than any before in history, which has been asked to adapt to a new style of warfare and often serve multiple tours - all as a volunteer force.

Of course, if all you read is the MSM, lefty blogs, veterans against war and don't talk to people who have been there, then I can see how you might think that.

There is two sides to every story and I'm believing the vetrans who have been there and there historic record of reenlistment proves it. These guys and gals have served a tour and know what they will be up against, they haven't been bullshitted, they know.

You think there would be historic levels of reenlistment if there really was a quagmire in Iraq?

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