We know that readiness shortfalls exist, from degraded maintenance capabilities to reduced training hours, and we need to address them.
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Bordallo highlights existing readiness shortfalls and the need for solutions.
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I am concerned that in a year where readiness has been cited as the Department's top priority, the Department's budget request falls well short of meeting the total depot maintenance requirement for the Army and the Marine Corps.
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