The Army and Marine Corps announced this week a decrease in activated reservists and National Guard members while the Navy and Air Force announced an increase. The net collective result is 277 fewer reservists activated in comparison to last week.
At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease. The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 45,336; Navy Reserve, 4,285; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 9,304; Marine Corps Reserve, 3,267; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 793. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 62,985, including both units and individual augmentees.
The Obama Administration has requested that their normal Drill pay be cut in half.