In an era of government belt-tightening, support appears to be growing for reining in the spiraling expense of military healthcare. In recommendations to the budget-cutting congressional “super committee” in September,…
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U.S. Military Retirees Fret About Healthcare Fees
November 2, 2011 • In the News • Original: Reuters
U.S. Military Chiefs Warn Budget Cuts Will Cancel Weapons
November 2, 2011 • In the News • Original: Bloomberg
The chiefs of the U.S. military said they may have to end new weapons programs, close bases and cut civilian personnel as early as next year if Congress allows about…
Planning? Don’t. Strategy? It Would Be Good To Have One
November 1, 2011 • In the News • Original: Aviation Week
In the 1961 farewell speech where President Eisenhower made the “military-industrial complex” famous, Ike was going to add “Congressional” and struck it out minutes before he spoke, according to his…
Lessons From The Last 10 Years Of Warfare
November 1, 2011 • In the News • Original: Washington Post
For the past 10 years, the United States has engaged in constant warfare. Does that mean the next 10 years will be the same, even after U.S. combat troops are…
Pentagon’s Murky Outlook Pressures Defense Stocks
October 28, 2011 • In the News • Original: MarketWatch
The Pentagon’s estimated budget has more than doubled to $676 billion in the past 10 years because of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Defense represents about 18% of total…