Jared Serbu, DoD Reporter, Federal News Radio

Pentagon officials say the military services have made some progress in restoring readiness since the initial onset of sequestration caused a "readiness crisis."...

Pentagon officials say the military services have made some progress toward restoring the fighting capabilities that were set back when sequestration led the Pentagon to what officials deemed a “readiness crisis” in 2013. But those limited gains will quickly go out the window if the budget is sliced back again next year, the Defense Department’s number-two official said. Federal News Radio DoD Reporter Jared Serbu explains. Read Jared’s related story.

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