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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 410-02
August 07, 2002

NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE MOBILIZED AS OF AUGUST 7

This week the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force each announce decreases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 656 fewer reservists than last week.

The total number currently on active duty in support of the partial mobilization for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 36,895; Naval Reserve, 6,723; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 30,460; Marine Corps Reserve, 3,831; and the Coast Guard Reserve 1,215. This brings the total Reserve and National Guard on active duty to 79,124 including both units and individual augmentees.

At any given time, services may mobilize some units and individuals while demobilizing others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease

A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve who are currently on active duty can be found at http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Aug2002/d20020807ngr.pdf .