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Washington - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement in response to the Pentagon's "28 Star Letter" to Congress. The letter was signed by all 7 members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, all who have attained the rank of four-star general. It expresses their concern about the impact of the continuing resolution and sequestration will have on military readiness.
In a recent story, the Washington Times explored the effects of the current aircraft carrier shortage on sailors and the broader U.S. security strategy. Despite $487 billion in defense cuts signed into law in 2011, the Navy’s responsibilities in the Middle East remain unchanged by the Obama Administration.
Aircraft Carrier Fleet Not Sized to Match Strategy
WASHINGTON - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon the nomination of Sen. Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon President Obama signing the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act into law:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the fiscal cliff compromise bill:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the 51st National Defense Authorization Act with an overwhelming bipartisan majority:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Buck McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement on the President’s announcement of TAP GPS at the 113th VFW Convention: <https://armedservicesforms.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=274136-36455718>
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