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FCS Is Key to Army Modernization

By Rep. Silvestre Reyes
Special to Roll Call
May 21, 2007, 3:09 p.m.

Many military platforms have catchy names such as Raptor and Tomcat that sound more like school mascots than weapons systems. The Army, however, has selected the utilitarian title of Future Combat Systems for what is an innovative and exciting new program being tested by the soldiers of today to serve the soldiers of today and tomorrow.

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FCS Is Key to Army Modernization

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