Doubts Rise Over All-Volunteer US Military
Washington AP report notes a high level Pentagon task force to oversee volunteer recruitment and retention as doubts grow about sustaining forces without conscription. Abrams says outcomes unknown next winter. GAO warns 83 000 short next year without lower mental standards. Bonuses rise to 2500 for ground combat and multi skill roles amid broader shift from drafts to volunteers.
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Pentagon to cut enlisted aides for generals and admirals
The Pentagon plans to phase out or reduce enlisted aides serving top officers. Two training schools at Ft. Lee and Camp Lejeune face closure or cuts, with projected program costs at 21.3 million annually. A 20 percent cut in aides running errands is anticipated, as Richardson weighs broader reductions.
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Father Climbing TV Tower Ends Des Moines Protest
Larry Wiese climbed the 705 foot KRNT tower in Des Moines for 48 hours to protest losing his children. Police and his wife Wyomma said the move reflected bitterness toward Polk County authorities after the three Wiese children Kathleen 8 Daniel 7 and Jabez 5 were placed in a juvenile home following an anonymous neglect complaint.
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