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On the recordApril 2, 2013
As the military grappled with incredible challenges to morale and readiness after Vietnam it also made the transition to an All-Volunteer Force and protected key investments in technologies like stealth, precision weapons, and platforms like the F-16 and Abrams tank.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel discusses the importance of technology investment during military transitions and challenges.

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