05/17/2011
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"We have not had a near-peer competitor for decades, and that has allowed us to take for granted certain fundamental aspects of projecting power and deterring and defeating aggression."
"These protections have served us well, and have allowed servicemembers to keep their focus where it should be--on their mission."
"Every time we separate a servicemember, it costs the Department $57,000."
"My sense is that the greatest force multiplier we have in our military forces is the non-commissioned officer."