On the recordJuly 31, 2013
A fleet of only eight aircraft carriers will significantly and irreparably harm our global strategic posture.
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congress.govA fleet of only eight aircraft carriers will significantly and irreparably harm our global strategic posture.
Forbes warns about the dangers of reducing the aircraft carrier fleet.
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