ROBERT HALE: “We cannot fight effectively without them.”

I just can't believe what we are doing to the military right now.

Please don't use the word nonessential as regards our civilians.

Overall, I think sequestration is living up to its unfortunate reputation for imposing devastating effects on our military.

If we find ourselves taking $52 billion out of that request, as would be required if there is no changes in the Budget Control Act, then the suddenness of that decline will cause serious problems.