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Military Faces Massive Budget Cuts Due To Sequester

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US Army soldiers salute during ceremonies marking the end of US military mission in Baghdad, Iraq, Thursday. (AP)
US Army soldiers salute during ceremonies. (AP)

The U.S. military's budget is about to take a huge hit unless Congress takes action to lift the ongoing sequester.

The automatic cuts, set to take effect in January, will slash $52 billion from the military, which is 10-percent of the pentagon budget.

Top commanders say they will start reducing benefits for active military, including curbing pay and allowances for housing, education, and health.

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This segment aired on November 18, 2013.

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