Mobilizing American Civilian Support, Service, and Sacrifice during the War Against Insurgents and Terrorists

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The presentation will be on a research project-in-progress on the importance of mobilizing American civilian support, service, and sacrifice during the war against terrorism. The presenter was mobilized from the reserves and served with the U.S. Marine Corps in Iraq during 2003; he will share a few personal recollections and answer questions. The research examines the context, alternatives, implications, and consequences of actively mobilizing greater American civilian commitment and participation for what is now considered a significant challenge to American civic life and society — an ideological and armed struggle against international terrorism and insurgency.