Calls for fiscal efficiency sounded at 2011 Defense Logistic

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Calls for fiscal efficiency sounded at 2011 Defense Logistics Conference
By Jonathan F. Block, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—“There are two ways to do something: an expensive way, and a cheap way. We cannot sacrifice effectiveness for the warfighter. But we can show them what the [cost] options are.” With those words, Army Lt. Gen. Kathleen Gainey, deputy commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, kicked off her remarks at the 2011 Defense Logistics Conference.
The multi-day conference was headlined by leaders from across the defense logistics community, including Gainey, Vice Adm. Mark Harnitchek, director of the Defense Logistics Agency, and Rep. Randy Forbes of Virginia, the senior Republican on the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee. A resounding theme emerged: the need to deliver continued effectiveness for the warfighter, while increasing efficiency and reducing cost.
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