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Two of the major issues facing the US military
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need to transform itself to improve warfighting
capabilities significantly to meet the demands of
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Increasing Reliance of Contractors on the Battlefield:
How Do We Keep from Grossing the Line?

Logistics Transformation: Does industry Have the Answer?

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