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  • Barber: Further military reductions would be 'foolish'.

    03/21/2014 12:40:45 PM PDT · by SandRat · 7 replies
    Sierra Vista Herald ^ | Bill HessBill
    SIERRA VISTA — The United States cannot “hollow out our armed forces,” in light of tensions around the world, said congressman Ron Barber (D), whose district in Arizona includes two major military installations. Speaking during a press conference Thursday, which the Herald/Review attended by a video teleconference hookup from Tucson at Barber’s Sierra Vista’s office, the congressman said lawmakers have to ensure defense cuts are carefully thought through. And currently he said it doesn’t appear the Department of Defense is doing that. As for the Army’s announcement that Fort Huachuca could be facing a reduction of 1,700 soldiers and 1,000...