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Pentagon: Non-Excess Reserve Equipment Won’t Stay In Iraq

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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

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By Emelie Rutherford The Pentagon has opted against transferring non-excess National Guard and reserve equipment to Iraqi forces, appeasing lawmakers concerned about U.S. military response to domestic emergencies. "I am pleased to report that we were able to arrive at a previously stated recommendation, and that (is) for sourcing Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) without having to expend National Guard reserve component equipment," Lt. Gen. Kathleen Gainey, director for logistics on the Joint Staff, told the House Armed Services Committee (HASC)…

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Munitions Fired Represent Most of $25 Billion Spent By Pentagon on Iran War So Far

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Congress

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Budd And Shaheen Bill Would Authorize 329 F-15EX Fighters

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Congress

HASC’s Wittman Sees ‘Challenging’ Push For $350B In Reconciliation Funds, Wants Sustained Defense Increase

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