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South Africa trims military service to one year
President F.W. de Klerk announced a major defense cut lowering the mandatory service for white men from two years to one year. Some units will be eliminated and facilities closed with details to come next year. Existing conscripts may have their terms shortened, and Armscor employees could lose jobs.
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South Africa
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