[Lou L]

They should be focused completely on winning wars, and using every dime they can get their hands on to win wars.

I got news for you, the military is focused on the big picture. That certainly includes weaponry and training, but there are a large number of support services that stand behind the personnel on the ground. I see no reason that the SecDef couldn't just as easily argue to get funds for both.

[xzins]

Disagree. Support troops are PART of the army.