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Top-Heavy, Bloated Command Structure Hurts US Military Effectiveness, Costs Billions

General officer bloat costs taxpayers more, while creating a less effective military.
Top-Heavy, Bloated Command Structure Hurts US Military Effectiveness, Costs Billions
The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on Jan. 8, 2020. Al Drago/Reuters
Mike Fredenburg
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While the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force have all fallen short in meeting their recruiting goals, there’s one area in which our armed services are suffering no shortages: admirals and generals.
Mike Fredenburg
Mike Fredenburg
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Mike Fredenburg writes on military technology and defense matters with an emphasis on defense reform. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and master's degree in production operations management.
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