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Army’s FY ‘22 Budget Request To Include Cuts To “Dozens Of More Programs,” G-8 Says

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

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Army’s FY ‘22 Budget Request To Include Cuts To “Dozens Of More Programs,” G-8 Says

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, Army G-8. (U.S. Army photo by William Pratt)

The Army’s fiscal year 2022 budget request will include another round of cuts and reductions to “dozens of more programs” to continue fully funding modernization efforts, a top service official said Wednesday. Lt. Gen. James Pasquarette, the Army G-8, told attendees during an online Association of the United States Army meeting the next budget cycle will also reflect a focus on securing funds for ‘Priority 2’ capabilities to ensure they can be delivered in sync with the signature weapon systems…

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