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On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
Senator Wicker. General Dempsey, it worries me that a series of upgrades to extend the service life of the legacy Kiowa Warrior helicopter appear to be conveniently organized into individual programs that will escape the rigor and oversight required under ACAT-1D programs.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker expresses concern over oversight of helicopter upgrades.

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