Military related links 071519

Many critics of Army cuts ignored Pentagon warnings and supported sequestration

http://www.sunherald.com/2015/07/09/6315118/many-critics-of-army-cuts-ignored.html

 

At apex of military, spotlight feels bright, power seems dim

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/014c470556dc4038a27fc309bffbe7db/atop-military-heap-spotlight-feels-bright-power-seems-dim

 

U.S. Army Chief Plans Steps to Mitigate Reduction of American Forces in Europe

http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-army-chief-plans-steps-to-mitigate-reduction-of-american-forces-in-europe-1436550563

 

Army details plan to shrink to preWWII levels

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20150710_Army_details_plan_to_shrink_to_pre-WWII_levels.html

 

Russia is biggest threat to US national security, Joint Chiefs nominee tells Congress

http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2015/07/09/joint-chiefs-nominee-says-he-will-assess-strategy-against-is

 

Marine Commander’s Firing Stirs Debate on Integration of Women in Corps

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/us/marine-commanders-firing-stirs-debate-on-integration-of-women-in-corps.html

 

Our Government’s Number One Responsibility

http://www.legion.org/pressrelease/229078/our-government%E2%80%99s-number-one-responsibility

 

Japan Moves to Allow Military Combat for First Time in 70 Years

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/17/world/asia/japans-lower-house-passes-bills-giving-military-freer-hand-to-fight.html?_r=0