The Congressional Research Service has completed an updated report for lawmakers on personnel issues regarding the reserve components of the military. CRS provides a complete background from just what is a reserve component to the various reserve categories and descriptions of current issues, such as lowering the age for reservists to receive full retirement benefits.
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, as the conflict with Iran flared up again—though officials say the ceasefire remains in effect.