As of March 31, 2007, the Regular Army reported a strength of 507,082 soldiers. Possibly 1/3 of that number are combat troops (Infantry, Armor, and artillery), the other 2/3 are support troops (medical, transport, supply, etc.)

Fanta..not sure where you get these figures..and who say "possbly 1/3 " of them are this...but I'm sure those figures only include "active" Army and soes not reflect the probly 2 or 3 times that in the reserve.... Also you left out Marines and etc...but the point is mute...I'm not going to argue troop strengh when the big picture is really is it in our national interest to defeat the Al Quaida in Iraq, to keep Iran from dominating the region and to keep Syria from exporting terror through the region?

Quite frankly Fanta..I think we need to take a break and have some brews...been a long thread and getting burned out..LOL
I just want to say Thanks again Fanta for your service to our country..and I don't say that in just lip service.. a lot of friends went to vietnam..I have many family members in service and I know the sacrifice envolved...so a heart felt thanks for your service and your discussions, at least you are sincere and always speak what you believe to be true...not just political bashing.....ok..ready for them drinks?

Yes that active duty Army.
One more, then a beer.
Straight from the pentagon database:

Active Duty US Army, 1980-781,473

Now a beer.......

Good Bud...got cotton fingers

fanta my youngin got online and tried to get his daddy drafted. YOU GO BABY!!!!

whew!!! the apple did NOT fall far from the tree with my BOY!