Fanning highlights fiscal uncertainty as 'biggest threat to the Army'

By Courtney McBride / December 22, 2016 at 8:40 AM
Even as the Army's senior leaders focus on preparing the force for potential future conflicts, political instability and budget uncertainty pose a profound danger to the force, according to the service secretary. During a Dec. 12 event hosted by The Atlantic, Eric Fanning said he is often asked about the largest threat facing the Army, and maintained the question can be answered in two ways: "geopolitically -- is it Russia, is it North Korea, is it cybercrimes, what have you...

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