Defense

A Visiting Colonel in the German Army

Wolfgang --a visiting Colonel in the German army had an interesting question for Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel after his speech at the National Defense Unive...

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April 4, 2013 10:25 am

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Wolfgang –a visiting Colonel in the German army had an interesting question for Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel after his speech at the National Defense University on Wednesday. He said instead of sequestration budget cuts, “wouldn’t it be wiser to allow U.S. officers to travel overseas to learn about other countries.” The audience erupted with thunderous applause. Hagel’s amused response was, “you’ll make General very soon.”