weekend warriors bear brunt of Iraq casualties

Aug. Death Toll for Reserves in Iraq Soars WASHINGTON Aug 12, 2005 — The National Guard and Reserve suffered more combat deaths in Iraq during the first 10 days of August at least 32, according to a Pentagon count than in any full month of the entire war. More broadly, Pentagon casualty reports show that the number of deaths among Guard and Reserve forces has been trending upward much of this year, totaling more than 100 since May 1. That ranks as the deadliest stretch of the war for the Guard and Reserve, whose members perform both combat and support missions. [from ABC News]