In preparation for a possible war with Iraq, more National Guard and military reserve units are being told to get ready to ship out. Join host Neal Conan and guests for a look at the role of these troops in modern day warfare.
Guests:
Mike Davidson (Maj. Gen., Rtd.)
* Former assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the National Guard
Michael Doubler
* Author, Civilian in Peace, Soldier in War (University Press of Kansas 2003)
* Author, The National Guard: An Illustrated History of America's Citizen Soldier (coming in Feb. 2003 by Brassey's)
Ron Wyden
* Democratic Senator from Oregon
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