September 20, 2010

Exclusive Interview with John Nagl on Investing in America's National Guard and Reserves

By John A. Nagl

In this exclusive interview, CNAS President Dr. John Nagl, co-author of the new CNAS report An Indispensable Force: Investing in America's National Guard and Reserves, talks about what improvements are needed to ensure the National Guard and Reserves fulfill their current and future role in U.S. national security.

Download the report here.

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