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John McCain: Our planned end strength of 182,100 marines represents fewer infantry battalions, artillery battalions, fixed-wing…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2012
Our planned end strength of 182,100 marines represents fewer infantry battalions, artillery battalions, fixed-wing aviation squadrons, and general support combat logistics battalions than we had prior to September 11.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Discussing the reduction in Marine Corps strength and its implications.

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