January 1, 2003	Wednesday	Shawwal 27, 1423

WASHINGTON, Dec 31: The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that it has mobilized the National Guard and the Reserve Force as part of America’s effort to mobilize its forces for a possible attack on Iraq this winter.

This week the Army and Marine Corps also announced an increase of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization.

The Air Force announced a decrease while the Navy reported no change.

The total number of reserve personnel currently on active duty in support of the partial mobilization for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 29,927; Naval Reserve, 4,269; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 15,005; Marine Corps Reserve, 3,856; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 759.