On the recordMarch 5, 2014
By taking away the AH-64s [Apache helicopters], by taking away the Apaches, you have basically gotten rid of the combat aviation brigades in the Guard.
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congress.govTammy Duckworth: “By taking away the AH-64s [Apache helicopters], by taking away the Apaches, you have basically gotten rid of the combat…”
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Highlighting the impact of removing Apache helicopters on the National Guard's combat capabilities.
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