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Budget battle: Defense spending plan under fire amid Crimea intervention

by Cat Zakrzewski | Mar 18, 2014 | National Security

WASHINGTON — After President Barack Obama’s 2015 defense spending plan was unveiled, hawkish Republicans were quick to criticize the president for drawing back military funding as Russia intervened in Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula. “We are deeply concerned that the...
Military to use ground troops more, Special Ops Chief says

Military to use ground troops more, Special Ops Chief says

by Stephanie Haines | Feb 24, 2014 | National Security

WASHINGTON – The military is focusing on using troops more strategically in future ground operations, the head of the Army Special Forces Command said Monday. During a panel discussion on the need for humans in land operations following recent defense budget cuts,...

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