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Gates: National Guard at Lowest Level Since 9/11

HeadlineMay 10, 2007

The governor’s comments came as Defense Secretary Robert Gates admitted National Guard equipment levels are at their lowest since the 9/11 attacks. Appearing Wednesday on Capitol Hill, Gates said National Guard members have only 56 percent of their required equipment.

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