The last time the Army downsized was under the Clinton administration in the 90s, which largely resulted in a military culture known as zero defect (pdf) that nearly everyone involved absolutely abhorred. Arguments went both ways regarding those personnel cuts with many of the negative ideas coming to light again.

Why? The Defense Department recently send a number of early service termination notices to Army Captains worldwide ... to include those still actively engaged in ENDURINGFREEDOM. This particular action, of course, has drawn enormous ire. At least the Clinton administration downsized a peace-time force whereas these cuts take place while combat operations are still underway.