Soon after Obama delivered his victory speech on Nov 4th, Army Career Counselors were told to offer a "24 Month Mobilization Deferment" to soldiers who transferred from "the IRR to the Army Reserve." The reason why? Because it was understood that the President Elect would "get us out of Iraq" right quick.

What are you waiting for? Stop taking your chance's [sic] in the IRR and be safe from deployment for 2 years. By that time our new President will have gotten us out of these other countries.

You will NOT be mobilized during this period. If you have 1-24 months left on your Statutory Obligation, you are guaranteed not to be mobilized with your Reserve unit.

You also have the option to have your Statutory Obligation decreased by half. If you have 12-36 months left on your contract, you would only have to serve a minimum of 12 months.

If this story is indeed true (it was reported on Huffington Post), then it seems that the Army folks are equipped with noses that can smell the coffee in an instant:

CHICAGO (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama said on Monday he believed U.S. combat troops should leave Iraq within 16 months of his taking office but he would listen to advice from military commanders.

"I believe that 16 months is the right timeframe but, as I've said consistently, I will listen to the recommendations of my commanders," Obama said after unveiling his nominees for top national security posts.