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The Italian Armed Forces currently has 179,155 active duty members with 41,867 in reserve. The Carabinieri, a subset of the Italian Armed Forces, has and additional 109,499 active members.
Armed Forces Day is a celebration of the Armed Forces of the United States. It honors the active duty personnel and the abilities of the services. Veterans Day celebrates all of the individuals that have served their country on active duty.
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1,426,713 personnel are currently on active duty and a further 1,259,000 in the seven reserve components. (Information from Wikipedia)
He was in the Naval Reserve, and called to active duty shortly after receiving his commission.
If you are a sergeant in the active duty USA armed forces, chances are very good you will be going to Afghanistan.
As of 2012, approximately 30,000 active duty servicemembers are in the various Swedish Armed Services, with about 23,000 in reserves and 38,000 in local militia and defense forces.
The US Coast Guard has the lowest current enlistment.
Yes, women serve on active duty in the military. In the United States, women have been serving in the armed forces for decades, and there are no gender restrictions on active duty service. Women contribute in various roles and occupations, including combat positions.
Armed Forces Day is for active duty personnel, so no it would not. It would be an honor to see him dress for Veterans Day though. Certainly it is appropriate for a Veteran to wear his uniform.