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Sustained Congressional Investment For Readiness Is Critical For Army And Marines

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Thursday, March 12th, 2009

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By Ann Roosevelt For the Marines and the Army to maintain readiness in the current and future security environment continued congressional investment is critical for success, according to military leaders. Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos and Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli testified before the House Appropriations Committee panel on defense yesterday. In a statement released by panel Chairman John Murtha (D-Pa.) after the closed-door hearing, Amos said the Marines are meeting all the…

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