U.S. budget cuts erode crisis response of Navy, Marines: officials

[The Patriot]

U.S. budget cuts erode crisis response of Navy, Marines: officials

03-10-2015 10:20 AM

By David Alexander WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Spending cuts have left the U.S. Navy and Marines ill-prepared to deal with a sudden conflict, and continuing reductions may mean ships and troops arrive late to the fight and without the training and arms they need, Navy officials said on Tuesday. "Ultimately, this means more ships and aircraft out of action in battle, more sailors, Marines and merchant ...

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