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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. ## Video: Major Military Cuts: What You Need To Know [Watch (HLS stream): Major Military Cuts: What You Need To Know](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/86QC4BUp.m3u8) (1:30)  _Published 2014-02-24. The Pentagon announces major cuts to the military. Karin Caifa has the details_ --- Jul 27, 2023 4:15 PM UTC --- ## More From This Series [All Videos](https://time.com/video/) [President Trump Announces Major U.S. Troop Cut in Germany, a Move Criticized by GOP Members](/video/GHFRfgZX/) ### President Trump Announces Major U.S. Troop Cut in Germany, a Move Criticized by GOP Members [Pentagon to Present Trump With Several Military Options on Iran](/video/8QSHZzXo/) ### Pentagon to Present Trump With Several Military Options on Iran [Can the Military Cut Excess Spending?](/video/dxJG2a6h/) ### Can the Military Cut Excess Spending? --- ## Transcript >> Since 9 / 11, the U. S. military has bulked up its resources, enabling it to wage wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and a global war on terror. Now, in a carefully crafted plan announced Monday at the Pentagon, the military says it will scale back to force levels not seen since before World War II. >> We must now adapt, innovate, and make difficult decisions to ensure that our military remains ready and capable. >> The details, the army will reduce its forces from a high of 570, 000 to around 450, 000 troops. The Marine Corps will cut its forces by 8, 000 or about 4 percent. And the elimination of the A- 10 Warthog attack jet, which would save $ 3. 5 billion over five years. >> Our recommendations favor a smaller and more capable force, putting a premium on rapidly deployable self- sustaining platforms that can defeat more technologically- advanced adversaries. >> The cuts not only reflect a changing political climate, but also an evolution in how the military engages its enemies. Case in point, cyber warfare. Special operations will not be impacted. >> If you're gonna conduct counter terrorism operations, it relies more heavily on great intelligence and great technology. >> Critics argue fewer resources will leave the U. S. more vulnerable to attacks at home and abroad. Hagel recognized these cuts do not come without uncertainty. >> Our future force will assume additional risks in certain areas. >> The Pentagon will present its plan to Congress next week. ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Major Military Cuts: What You Need To Know","description":"The Pentagon announces major cuts to the military. 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