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Show May 3, 1974 ft ir mi The Nixon Doctrine has the potential for the late 20th and 21st centuries that the Monroe Doctrine was to this nation's history in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Air Force Brig. Gen." Charles E. Buckingham told ROTC cadets at Bradley University, Peoria, 111. BUT THAT doctrine needs strong military forces to make sure it is effective, the Air (AFLC) deputy chief of staff Logistics the "Briefly stated," said, major general-selecte- e "the doctrine consists of three fundamental elements: strength within our own RIF WASHINGTON (AFNS) Any civilian employee of the Defense Department, in any occupation and at any location within the 50 states and the District of Columbia, may retire voluntarily if he or she is 50 years old with 20 years credible service, or at any age with 25 years of service. This policy applies between May 1 and Aug. 31, 1974. Defense Department capable, effective Air Force are required for a properly balanced defense structure. "Our defense establishment exists for but one objective -to protect the national entity, its commitments and interests, " he said, quoting Secretary of Defense James the strength that brings about detente will depend largely upon this nation's ability to protect itself and its best interests internationally. "It should be obvious, " he told the group, "that a strong military is a necessity." The Air Force is not the sole answer to National Defense "here's another military man, needs, he said. ADEQUATE ground and naval forces, as well as a nation, partnership with our allies, and a willingness to negotiate our differences with Civilian our adversaries." Dealing foom a position of strength the present period of detente can develop into that "generation of peace" and beyond, the Peoria native said. ADDRESSING the question "Why does the United States need an Air Force, " General Buckingham pointed out that Force Logistics Command for Acquisition warned. is n bc(& oftsary -- exists be occurring at locations through Defense activities in the United Sataes as a result of previously announced base command-leve- l reductions. There is a strong possibility that more reductions may be necessary. A similar determination was made last year when 26,200 civilian positions were eliminated in the department. Reports to the commission indicate that under last year's ficials said that the U.S. Civil Service Commission has determined that a major reduction in force (RIF) exist in the department. As a result, early optional retirements are authorized, but must be voluntary. The law prohibits determination, 13,340 em- ployees elected to retire early. 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