Hagel to propose big cuts in Army in 2015 budget

Hagel to propose big cuts in Army in 2015 budget

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel is recommending shrinking the Army to its smallest size since the buildup to U.S. involvement in World War II in an effort to balance postwar defense needs with budget realities, defense officials said today. Hagel is expected to announce that and other recommendations today in a speech at the Pentagon outlining his priorities for next year’s defense budget.