America’s military future is decidedly undecided.
Looming sequestration cuts of massive proportions, coupled with a U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan are adding to the boiling partisanship over nominating Chuck Hegel as defense secretary. It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that some of the biggest challenges for the Department of Defense come from inside U.S. borders.
Still, the job of the Defense Department is to anticipate what threats to national security might look like, and prepare. With increased nuclear risks from North Korea and Iran, as well as other threats, Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., says we have to be ready all contingencies.
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