Defense Secretary Hagel on Automatic Defense Cuts
Secretary Chuck Hagel and Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter briefed the media on the status of the Department of Defense’s… read more
Secretary Chuck Hagel and Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter briefed the media on the status of the Department of Defense’s sequestration planning efforts. They said some of the immediate effects included a reduction in readiness among the service branches due to a reduction in training, and that preliminary notifications would be sent later this month regarding furloughs for civilian employees. They answered questions from reporters. close
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