The increasing velocity of instability, combined with continued reductions in defense spending, will inevitably lead to depleted readiness, chronic modernization problems, and deteriorating morale.
Jack Reed: “The increasing velocity of instability, combined with continued reductions in defense spending, will inevitably lead to…”
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Reed emphasizes the negative impact of defense budget cuts on military readiness.
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