Army Stretched Thin There's No Easy Way Out for the Nation

摘要

The United States faces an enormous challenge in having to provide military forces for sustained overseas operations while protecting the American homeland and standing ready for other crises that may require rapid response.Driven by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,the increased operational tempo of the last four years has led to lengthier and more-frequent deployments of soldiers and units across the entire U.S.Army,putting stress on both its active and reserve components.