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On the recordMarch 5, 2013
These operational necessities come as the military is being forced to shed force structure, curtail flying hours, and return ships to port.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Adam Smith discusses operational challenges faced by the military due to resource reductions.

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