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Naval fleet expansion stalled by crew shortages
Senior Navy officials stalled plans to reactivate four 59 000 ton Iowa class battleships and an aircraft carrier due to severe manpower gaps. The Navy faces about 20 000 fewer petty officers than needed, with pay and benefits lagging inflation driving mid level officers away. Congress authorized funds to refurbish New Jersey and Oriskany with more modernization asked later. Decisions are not expected before late summer or fall.
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