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- From Soldiers Radio and Television,

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this is the Army Now,
Sergeant Major of the Army

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Raymond Chandler spent
some time with leaders

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at Fort Eustis, Virginia,
to address the draw down

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of over 80,000 soldiers,
and what that means

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to the overall force.

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- It means we're gonna retain
the best and brightest.

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For our enlisted population, that means

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we're gonna have a couple of boards

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that actually start this year,

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a little bit different that
what we've done in the past.

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If you have Staff Sergeants and above,

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and specific MOS's in your formation,

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we're gonna look at their records,

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and determine whether or
not they're gonna be able

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to stay in the service.

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- [Narrator] Soldier and stagnant MOS's

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may find themselves asked
to re-class or even retire.

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Only qualified soldiers
may find themselves barred

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from re-enlistment, as well.

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Sergeant Major Chandler says
soldiers will have to do more

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to stand out from among their peers

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if they wish to remain in the Army.

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That's the Army Now.

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