Reservists, guard members enjoy special legal status when called to duty.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: March 18, 2003| Author: Gelles, Jeff | Copyright information

Byline: Jeff Gelles

These are tough times for the families of reservists and National Guard members called into active duty. But as they gird themselves for the possibility of war in Iraq, they can at least be spared some everyday hassles _ as long as they know enough to ask.

That's because those called to active duty in the U.S. military enjoy a special legal status designed to ease their minds and the burdens on their loved ones. Under the Soldiers' and Sai...

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