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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1987
Page
9
A reflective critique of global arms buying, noting nations arm for pride as much as defense. The piece compares militarized nations to clashing factions, cites cases like the F-20 and P-16, and argues many buyers lack clear needs, wasting funds that could fund social projects.
Syndicated columnist Fred Reed argues nations export weapons to cover deficits and fund research, noting cost drives production scale and price. He cites Brazil’s inexpensive, basic systems and warns large powers keep defenses profitable by selling abroad while profits outweigh war aims.
Fort Drum hosts employers to view Army Reserve training and duties, showing Reservists fire M 16 rifles crawl through mud and wear biowarfare gear. The Boss Lift program links 98th Division soldiers with civilian employers to improve understanding and support for Reservist employees.
Chris Wagner writes military matters for the editor and notes office contact details on Wednesday July 29 1987 page Bt.
Washington reports a 30 percent shortfall in spare parts forcing cannibalization of airplanes to keep others aloft. At Dyess Air Force Base three new B 1 bombers sit idle as parts move to 26 older B 1s, a common practice across bombers, fighters and carriers. Critics call it wasteful and dangerous to readiness, while officials say it is a last resort amid a shift to high cost weapons and slower stockpiling of spares.
The Defense Reutilization and Marketing office at Griffiss Air Force Base Rome will hold a public auction starting Aug 4 at 4 a.m. in Building T-8. Items include clothing office machines furniture vehicles and other material. Inspection weekdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Building T-8. Registration opens 3 a.m. sale day. Call 830-2400 for more information. The 16th Strategic Hospital Squadron and 23rd Medical Services Evacuation AF Reserve Squadron from Griffiss and the 91rd SHS at Pease AFB participated earlier this month in a medical skills rodeo at Griffiss. the Trauma Busters team from Pease won.
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