We will very carefully manage the reduction in Active-Duty end strength from 202,000 to 182,100 marines by the end of fiscal year 2016 in order to keep faith with the marines and their families to the maximum extent possible.
Jerry Moran: “We will very carefully manage the reduction in Active-Duty end strength from 202,000 to 182,100 marines by the end of…”
On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
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Moran emphasizes careful management of Marine Corps personnel reductions to support families.
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