Keeping faith with troops means more than protecting the existing compensation system. It means ensuring our military remains the best trained and equipped force in the world.
Joseph J. Heck: “Keeping faith with troops means more than protecting the existing compensation system. It means ensuring our military…”
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He emphasizes the importance of military readiness alongside compensation.
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