Restructuring the Military

摘要

After more than five years of war in Iraqand almost seven in Afghanistan, theU.S. military is facing a crisis not seensince the end of the Vietnam War.Equipment shortages, manpower shortfalls,recruiting and retention problems,and misplaced budget prioritieshave resulted in a military barely able to meet the challengesthe United States faces today and dangerously illpreparedto handle future challenges.