Army North Commander Focused On Flexibility Amid Tight Budgets

摘要

Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins, head of the Army component of U.S. Northern Command, said this week that the current budget climate has created "one of the most challenging periods we've had" in his 32 years of service. Addressing reporters at an Oct. 14 breakfast in Washington, Wiggins acknowledged that "we're all tightening up the belt loops," and that personnel reductions have hit his command, including "some folks that are significant team members." Wiggins emphasized a forward-looking approach, noting that his primary responsibility is to provide "guidance that I think will keep the command on azimuth and velocity."