Extended Again

The 1st Brigade of the 1st Armored Division was recently extended for their tour in Iraq. I feel for these folks and their families.

They were extended last time around! Plus, the Alaskan Stryker Brigade was also recently extended.

Now, repeat after me:
We are not stretched thin.
We are not stretched thin.
We are not stretched thin.

(Hey, it worked for Dorothy...)

Why the latest extension? Because their replacement unit hadn't yet had their minimum 12 months "respite" time.

I don't have the answer. I wish we had a magical answer, but... there must be a better way...