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Roger Wicker: “I am convinced that some elements of the TFP were shortsighted. They may adversely impact our intra-theater airlift…”

On the recordApril 23, 2013
I am convinced that some elements of the TFP were shortsighted. They may adversely impact our intra-theater airlift capability at a time when our Services are evolving towards a more rotational deployment model.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker critiques the Total Force Plan's potential negative impact on airlift capabilities.

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