Of the 1.2 million service members deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq since 2001, the reserve component has exceeded 40% at times, according to military sources.
Although that level is currently 17%, virtually all reservists and guard members—especially those who access health benefits through employers or an employed spouse—will eventually receive care from civilian providers.
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