The Army's current modernization plan is being squeezed by rising personnel costs and will force "really hard choices" -- possibly foiling a once-in-a-generation blueprint to retool the force for modern combat -- if the service doesn't receive an increased budget topline that reflects real growth above inflation, according to the Army secretary. Christine Wormuth issued the cautionary warning at the annual convention of the Association of the U.S. Army where defense contractors from around the world have gathered to demonstrate...
