Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno briefs the press at the Pentagon, Jan. 27, 2012. Odierno discussed the impact of the Defense Department's strategic guidance on the Army. DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
How Pentagon Budget Cuts Will Reshape The Army -- Christian Science Monitor
The Army has been seen as one of the big losers in the Pentagon budget cuts released Thursday. But Army officials say now is the perfect time for the force to recast itself.
Military officials moved quickly Friday to counter the perception that the Army was the big loser in the new Pentagon budget unveiled Thursday.
The priorities laid out Thursday will have significant effects on the Army. For starters, the Army will be smaller, moving from approximately 570,000 soldiers today to 490,000 by 2017. Moreover, Army operations will involve more Special Operations Forces that will launch missions from small bases near hot-spots around the world.
The ranks of “cyberwarriors” to combat the threat of computer attacks on vital US infrastructure will also grow.
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More News On How Budget Cuts Will Impact The U.S. Army
Odierno: Army Will Become More Capable Through Drawdown -- US Department of Defense
Army Eyes Even Deeper Troop Cuts -- Aol Defense
Army chief lays out force cuts in Europe, sees minimal impact on NATO allies -- Washington Post/AP
US will pull two brigades from Europe by end-2014 -- AFP
Army Chief Details Drawdown, Euro Withdrawal Plans -- Military.com
Army chief sees greater role for reserves -- CBS/AP
Army's Top General Backs Troop Rollback -- Wall Street Journal
Odierno is OK with 80,000 fewer soldiers -- USA Today
US Army chief 'comfortable' with smaller force as Pentagon prepares cuts -- MSNBC
Army must cut energy costs to balance budget -- Next Gov
Army Chief on Troop Cuts: What Goes Up... -- US News And World Report
Army Chief: Fewer Heavy Brigades, Army Modernization on Track -- Ares/Aviation week
Panetta spares Army modernization priorities -- DoD Buzz
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