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McCain To Military Weapon Buyers: Restore Accountability

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McCain To Military Weapon Buyers: Restore Accountability
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 39th Chief of Staff of the Army, hosts a special Twilight Tattoo performance to recognize Senator John S. McCain III, for his over 63 years of dedicated service to the Nation and the U.S. Military in Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Nov. 14, 2017. Senator McCain was awarded the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal for his exceptional voluntary contributions to the United States Army and Military. (U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Gabriel Silva)

The acquisition chiefs for the Defense Department and the military services at once were put on notice by lawmakers that they must figure out how to buy weapons in a timely and affordable manner.Congress has handed ever increasing authority to the military service chiefs and their civilian counterparts to swiftly buy weapons and gear they need, said Senate Armed Services Committee Chair John McCain, (R-Ariz.).McCain flat-out asked Ellen Lord, the assistant deputy of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, who…

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