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The average Canadian might ask why the Canadian Forces’ army reserve needs a bunch of retired reservists, honorary colonels and influential civilians banding together to advocate on its behalf.

Surely, the militia’s outstanding record and stellar accomplishments speak for themselves. Surely, the militia will be well looked after by the federal government and, particularly, the Department of National Defence.

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Well, apparently not. That’s why an action group called Reserves 2000 was established 25 years ago to look out for the best interest of the army’s reserve force and the thousands of dedicated young soldiers who serve in it.

These men and women juggle civilian careers or heavy school schedules but still dedicate much of their lives to being part-time citizen soldiers. Without them, Canada’s military would be hard put to function effectively and the reserve provides four trained soldiers for the cost of just one regular soldier.