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Military officials testified about potential strategic arms reduction agreements between the U.S. and Russia. Among the issues they addressed were the strategic implications of such action, …

Participants paid tribute to the life and career of Admiral Elmo Zumwalt at a memorial service in the Chapel at the U.S. Naval Academy. President Clinton gave one of the eulogies.

Service chiefs testified about the readiness and strength of the U.S. military. Among the issues they addressed were military pay and retention rates, the effects of military and peacekeepin…

Witnesses testified about resuming live firing exercises on a U.S. Navy firing range on the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico. A presidential panel recommended that the military resume the ex…

Admiral Jay Johnson, Chief of Naval Operations, talked about the challenges the Navy faces in the coming years. Among the challenges were recruitment and retention of personnel, maintaining …

Witnesses testified before the House Armed Services Committee about military readiness and capability. Of particular concern were recruitment and retention of skilled and qualified personnel…

Witnesses testified that significant increases in the defense budget were needed to ensure a high level of operational readiness. Of particular concern were adequate training, recruitment an…

The chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines testified that dramatic increases in the defense budget were needed to maintain military readiness. In the contentious exchange between th…

Former President Carter and others participated in a ceremony to commission the third Seawolf class submarine, the USS Jimmy Carter. Secretary Dalton welcomed the former president and Mrs. C…