Reenlistments

Despite the way the media tries to spin things, reenlistments are about 15% higher than expected in the US Army. Strategy Page has a good article up on this and what it means for the future of the Army.

All this is extremely important, especially when there is a war going on. Experience saves lives in combat, and more of the most experienced troops are staying in. This means that, a decade from now, the army will have a large and experienced corps of senior NCOs. That, in turn, means the younger troops are likely to well trained and led. 

Sounds about right.