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Claire McCaskill: Since the turn of the century, we have been heavily involved in combat operations which have required our personnel to…

On the recordMarch 20, 2012
Since the turn of the century, we have been heavily involved in combat operations which have required our personnel to deploy frequently and has caused incredible wear and tear on both people and the vital equipment that we need for readiness.
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Claire McCaskill
Democratic · Missouri

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McCaskill highlights the impact of frequent deployments on military personnel and equipment readiness.

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