Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey, although DOD's new Defense Strategic Guidance emphasizes a rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region--predominantly a maritime theater--the administration's plan calls for the Navy to retire seven cruisers and two other major amphibious ships needed by the Marine Corps earlier than planned.
McCain highlights concerns over Navy force structure reductions.
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