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Guest: General David G. Perkins
Our future Army will face challenges beyond conventional thinking and General David G. Perkins shared how recruiting the brightest minds as U.S. soldiers will help the Army succeed in a complex international stage. Perkins, a four star general, explored the role the U.S. Army plays in evolving U.S. foreign policy strategies, planning the future under budget constraints, and how it impacts U.S. national security.
General David G. Perkins is the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and is responsible for selecting and recruiting every U.S. Army Solider, training and educating professionals, and designing the future U.S. Army to support National Security.
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