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Unquestionably, modernization is necessary to keep our military edge in the international community, but regarding Lt. Gen. Stephen Speakes and the Army's current vehicle modernization effort ["Balancing Act," December 2007]: It is untimely, too costly, and unnecessary. The most critical issue for me is the survivability of our soldiers, but the Army is building a new fleet of vehicles not out of necessity but because of flawed tactics.... The more misguided money we allow the Army and other services to spend for Iraq, the more strain we will put on future resources and initiatives. I spent 27 years on active duty, and I experienced firsthand the difficulties of equipping and training soldiers when debts of previous engagements overshadowed current requirements....