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California adjutant general says readiness, youth programs and counter‑drug work at risk under federal cuts
Summary
Major General Matthew Beavers told the Assembly committee that proposed federal defense and VA budget reductions could reduce readiness, training, flying hours and youth and community programs run by the California Military Department; he also summarized rapid deployment during the recent Los Angeles fire emergency.
Major General Matthew Beavers, California's Adjutant General, testified to the Assembly Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs that federal budget reductions and Department of Defense efficiency efforts could affect the California Military Department's readiness, equipment recapitalization and community programs.
Beavers said the department fields about 18,500 personnel across the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, the State Guard (volunteer), and youth and community programs. He said the department runs three residential charter…
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