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Deployment is often a guessing game for reservists

10th PsyOps Brigade Headquarters, Camp Victory, Baghdad\".
10th PsyOps Brigade Headquarters, Camp Victory, Baghdad\".

By Adam Allington, KWMU

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Baghdad – Though most reservists and guard personnel serving in Iraq are there in support roles, many are operating in some of the most violent areas.

Unlike most active duty soldiers, reservists face the challenge of balancing families and careers while wondering if, when, and for how long they'll be called back into service.

KWMU's Adam Allington is traveling with a group of Missouri Army reservists in Iraq and prepared this report.

Click here to link to Adam's other stories from Iraq, as well as additional photos and a blog.

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