1 This is similiar to what 'christians' do-they get out into the world seeking their self edifying-living their life as they slowly return to their old ways because of the various doctrines that come their way... 2  They did not recognize the 'danger' and had their 'house' blown down.
The British Armed Forces are a professional force with a strength on 1 May 2016 of 153,470 UK Regulars and Gurkhas, 35,200 Volunteer Reserves and 8,160 Other Personnel. This gives a total strength of 196,840 UK Service Personnel.
The magnitude of this issue is clearly reflected in the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. There are over 2.6 million people in the U.S. Military.[2] Since September 11, 2001, more than 390,000 members of the National Guard and Reserve have already been released from active duty.