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The use of the California reservists in Oregon was detailed in a motion filed by Newsom in federal court in San Francisco on Friday, as part of a lawsuit against the administration’s takeover of the Guard in June.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Monthly weekend drills for many reservists also have been canceled, eliminating a chunk of pay that can be several hundred dollars each month, military advocates said.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The exercises lasted longer than usual, involved the extensive use of reservists, showcased new weaponry, and practiced urban warfare.
—Lyle Goldstein, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Army's approach evolving, but geography is a barrier The Army, which has the largest share of part-time troops among the military branches, is wrestling with the challenges of ensuring its reservists are fit to fight.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Monthly weekend drills for many reservists also have been canceled, eliminating a chunk of pay that can be several hundred dollars each month, military advocates said.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
The exercises lasted longer than usual, involved the extensive use of reservists, showcased new weaponry, and practiced urban warfare.
—Lyle Goldstein, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Army's approach evolving, but geography is a barrier The Army, which has the largest share of part-time troops among the military branches, is wrestling with the challenges of ensuring its reservists are fit to fight.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Reservist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reservist. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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reservist
noun
re·serv·ist
ri-ˈzər-vəst 
: a member of a military reserve
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