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Pentagon Doubts All-Volunteer Army Plan Emerges
Washington AP reports key defense officials doubt a presidential commission's all volunteer army proposal is realistic. The panel, led by former Defense Secretary Thomas Gates, envisions about 2.5 million volunteers at an extra 41 billion dollars yearly, with higher pay for lower ranks and reduced fringe benefits.
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