Because the rust is precipitated as a result of secondary reactions it is porous and absorbent and tends to act as a sort of harmful poultice which encourages further corrosion. For other metals or different environments different types of anodic and cathodic reactions may occur.
Veterans benefits and the Reserves. Each of the military services has a Reserve branch. Thereâs an Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve. Like the active-duty forces, the Reserves fall under the auspices of the Department of Defense, so they are federal agencies.
The U.S. Army has 490,046 active duty and 557,246 reserve and national guard. The U.S. Air Force has 309,339 active duty, 74,400 reserve, and 106,700 air national guard. The U.S. Navy has 326,046 active duty, and 107,115 reserve.