Robert Gates: “Defense Secretary Robert Gates announcing today the military would use…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2009

Defense Secretary Robert Gates announcing today the military would use cash payments of $500 a month to retain troops.

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Gates discusses changes to military retention policies, including financial incentives.

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Robert Gates: “Defense Secretary Robert Gates announcing today the military would use cash payments of $500 a month to retain troops.”