HOLLOWING OUT AMERICA'S DEFENSES.

The article criticizes the decline of U.S. military readiness under the administration of President Bill Clinton. The effect of the decision of the Clinton administration to implement defense budget cuts affected the number of U.S. aircraft carriers. The move is considered detrimental to U.S. national security considering the fact that Russia, Iran and China have taken measures to boost their military capabilities. The Army suffers from shortage of manpower and pay cuts are contributing to the low morale of soldiers.