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Belt buckle controversy lingers amid grand economy claims
Washington reports the Defense Department asserts belt buckle unification is achieved, yet 17 months in three old types persist, a fourth is stockpiled, and two new designs undergo field tests. Defense officials tout cost savings while test results and ongoing purchases reveal a slower path to common buckles and more complex logistics.
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