Casey says Army 'stretched,' 15-month tours can't be guaranteed (even longer tours?)

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/4957391.html

Casey says Army 'stretched,' 15-month tours can't be guaranteed

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL Associated Press Writer
© 2007 The Associated Press


FORT BLISS, Texas — After five years of war, the U.S. Army is stretched thin and long deployments are taking a toll on soldiers and their families, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey said Tuesday.

Casey, who became the 36th Army chief of staff in April, said the continuing war in Iraq has put so much pressure on the Army that limiting deployments to 15 months can't be guaranteed.

"I had that same question from the families today and what I told them was I can't guarantee that it won't go beyond 15 months," Casey said, following a tour of the far West Texas post and meetings with soldiers and families stationed there. "However, I am personally concerned about the impact on the soldiers operating in that environment (Iraq), of asking them to stay there longer than 15 months."

He said he would do everything he can "to ensure that we don't put them additionally at risk."

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...sick, just sick!

way to SUPPORT THE TROOPS Casey....

"DRIVING that TRAIN, high on cocaine - CASEY Jones you better watch your speed - Trouble ahead, trouble behind... "

The Army enlisted and even the officer corp just says screw this. It's like the Credence song "Fortunate Son" ...And when you ask them, how much should we give?
Ooh, they only answer more! more! more!