First Army plans , prepares and executes the mobilization and deployment of RC units to provide combat-ready forces to war fighting combatant commanders . It supports presidential reserve call-ups ( such as Bosnia , Kosovo and Kuwait ) as well as full and partial mobilizations ( such as support of homeland defense ( HLD ) ) . In fulfilling this responsibility , First Army has mobilized more than 110,000 Army National Guard and Army Reserve troops for Operations Enduring Freedom , Noble Eagle and Iraqi Freedom since the September 11 attacks in 2001
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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