Ashton Carter actually said...

It is part of our strategy to maintain what we call, exactly as you said, light footprint presence in many parts of the world.

Explaining the military strategy to address global threats with a lighter troop presence.

02/11/2013

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We don't want a draft . . . We don't want people chosen for us. We want to pick people. That's what the All-Volunteer Force is all about.

Modernization is a key part of restoring readiness.

We are concerned about that prospect. And is it consistent? No, it is not consistent.

Guam is a critical part of the posture improvements and strengthenings we are doing in the Asia-Pacific.