Urban Sprawl Threatens Soldiers

Military leaders complain that urban sprawl is causing restrictions on combat training for soldiers.

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May 15, 2001, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Soldiers could be at greater risk in combat because of training restrictions imposed by development and environmental concerns, military leaders and lawmakers contend... Once remote bases have seen urbanization and other development stretch to their borders, bringing with them citizen demands for safety, less noise, good air quality and preservation of endangered and other species."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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