Infantryman’s protest of Pentagon reshuffle sparks debate
Secretary McElroy’s plan to move personnel between services prompts a veteran infantryman to warn of the strain from cross‑branch assignments. He argues infantrymen endure hardship, prefer their role, and would fear shifts to planes or ships, insisting a 24 1/2 hour day limit remains essential.
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