The Army is building equipment activity sets in Europe, the Pacific, Africa and elsewhere as it works to give commanders the flexibility to quickly respond to contingencies around the world, the top commander of Army Materiel Command said Tuesday.
John McHugh steps down Nov. 1 after leading the US Army as it fought two wars, weathered steep budget cuts, shed more than 80,000 soldiers and put into motion a sweeping force structure reorganization.
The Princeton graduate's nomination to be the next chief came as a surprise to many. Prior to becoming chief he was commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
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