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SCSP's mission is to make recommendations to strengthen America’s long-term competitiveness as AI and other emerging technologies are reshaping our national security, economy, and society.
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) (@MarkHertling) was commander of U.S. Army Europe from 2011 to 2012. He also commanded 1st Armored Division in Germany and Multinational Division-North during the surge in Iraq from 2007 to 2009.
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