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Michael G. Mullen: The truth is, our people have been stretched and strained by 8 years of persistent combat in two theaters of war.

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
The truth is, our people have been stretched and strained by 8 years of persistent combat in two theaters of war.
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Michael G. Mullen

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Mullen discusses the impact of prolonged combat on military personnel.

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