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Howard P. McKeon: Although this strategy is framed as making the military more 'nimble' and 'flexible,' it is not clear how slashing the…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
Although this strategy is framed as making the military more 'nimble' and 'flexible,' it is not clear how slashing the armed forces by over 100,000 during a time of war... makes that so.
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Howard P. McKeon
California

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McKeon questions the effectiveness of military cuts during wartime under the new strategy.

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