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OP I'm reading news on yahoo. One piece of news says:
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U.S. President Bush's decision to send 21,500 additional troops to Iraq will put further pressure on the National Guard, whose 458,000 citizen-soldiers have a dual mandate to protect the nation both at home and abroad. The plan would 'remobilize' Guard troops to help support troop rotations.
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I tried to look it up in my dictionary but faild to find the entry. So, is it a new term? And with due respect, what's citizen soldier? What's the difference between "citizen soldier" and "soldier"(or regular soldier)? Is a citizen soldier a civilian employed by the army temporarily so that after duty finished he/she can go home?
Thanks,
Callithump
Do inform me if you see any corrections needed in my written English.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted "citizen-soldier" callithump 01/12/07 12:33 PM Re: "citizen-soldier" Alex Williams 01/12/07 01:09 PM Re: "citizen-soldier" Buffalo Shrdlu 01/12/07 01:43 PM Re: "citizen-soldier" Jackie 01/12/07 02:54 PM Re: "citizen-soldier" dalehileman 01/12/07 03:18 PM Re: "citizen-soldier" Faldage 01/13/07 12:54 PM
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