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Old 12-04-2013, 16:32   #1
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Hagel announces cuts to his own office; hopes to save $1B over 5 years

http://www.stripes.com/hagel-announc...years-1.255914


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Old 12-04-2013, 20:05   #2
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Excuse me while I yawn.
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Old 12-04-2013, 20:23   #3
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His Office.. BaHaha

More like the DoD must be a office.
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Old 12-04-2013, 21:48   #4
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Looks to me like he is cutting the staff and passing responsibility for their work to subordinate HQs that will also have to cut personnel. More work, for fewer people!

I wonder how far they can kick them?

"Hey, B Team, the Sec Def needs someone to write the National Military Strategy. Oh, and pick up his laundry from the cleaners while you are at it."

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Old 12-04-2013, 21:52   #5
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He's an idiot. And why does the media keep referring to him as a "war hero"?
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