Army skips notice for secret science board vote on combat readiness
Published Date: 2/3/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Army Science Board is holding a partly closed meeting on January 30, 2025, to review and vote on two important studies about Army command systems and combat readiness. This meeting affects Army leaders and defense planners, with some sensitive info shared privately. The usual 15-day public notice was waived, so the meeting is happening a bit faster than normal.
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