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One of the defendants, Benjamin Song — a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters — shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Last month, in preparation for the offensive, Israel called up about 60,000 reservists, while another 20,000 had their services extended.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
At least 50,000 reservists are to be called up for the operation, bringing the total troop strength to 120,000.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
During this time, reservists continue to serve without pause.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Last month, in preparation for the offensive, Israel called up about 60,000 reservists, while another 20,000 had their services extended.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
At least 50,000 reservists are to be called up for the operation, bringing the total troop strength to 120,000.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
During this time, reservists continue to serve without pause.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Reservist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reservist. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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reservist
noun
re·serv·ist
ri-ˈzər-vəst 
: a member of a military reserve
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