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    What's Next for the US Army?

    After 13 years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, plans call for reducing the size of the US Army. But, even though the days of soldiers massed on sprawling battlefields are long over, retiring Chief of Staff, General Ray Odierno, says he’s worried about the future.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 16, 2014 • 1 min read

    After 13 years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, plans call for reducing the size of the US Army. But, even though the days of soldiers massed on sprawling battlefields are long over, retiring Chief of Staff, General Ray Odierno, says he’s worried about the future.

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    What's Next for the US Army?
    1. 1:20House Grills CDC on Ebola Control
    2. 8:20What's Next for the US Army?You’re reading this
    3. 43:44Paul Barrett on "Law of the Jungle"
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