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Army

DoD Plans Reduced Army Force Structure, Aims At Lean, Versatile, Lethal Force

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, January 27th, 2012

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As part of the Joint Force, the Army is transitioning from combat toward the Joint Force of 2020 and the fiscal year 2013 budget is expected to reflect that, defense officials said. As part of a Pentagon briefing yesterday detailing fiscal year 2013 budget priorities and choices, the Defense Department plans for the Army include terminating Humvee upgrades, supporting the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), delaying helicopter modernization, and reducing funds for Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV), Joint Land Attack Cruise…

Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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