Jared Serbu: Some warnings about the Army’s future from its outgoing chief

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Jared Serbu: Some warnings about the Army’s future from its outgoing chief

Outgoing Army chief of staff Gen. Ray Odierno warns today, as he leaves his uniform behind, the military is risking its long-term viability to meet short-term...

Francis Rose

August 12, 2015 6:35 pm

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Outgoing Army chief of staff Gen. Ray Odierno warns today, as he leaves his uniform behind, the military is risking its long-term viability to meet short-term demands. He’s worried about the Army’s readiness to engage in complex fights — its overall size — and a continuing squeeze on acquisition funding. More from Federal News Radio’s DoD reporter Jared Serbu.