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Army Discussing Future Budget Growth With White House To Avoid ‘Collision Course’

Army Discussing Future Budget Growth With White House To Avoid ‘Collision Course’
Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy, left, and Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville answer questions during a press conference at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Washington Convention Center on Oct. 14, 2019. (Photo: Jennifer Milbrett for AUSA

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said Wednesday service officials have started discussions with the White House on the need for three to five percent topline growth to meet modernization initiatives, adding the service faces a “collision course” if it’s unable grow its budget in years to come. McCarthy told reporters that, beyond its continued ‘night court’ reviews to find savings, the Army would have to consider potentially reducing its end strength to realign resources toward fully funding its modernization priorities.  “You…

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