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 military said that at the start of 2014, about 38,000 total U.S. personnel are in country, with just over 27,000 of those troops in the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. The remaining U.S. troops are supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.