Full Committee Hearing: U.S. Military Posture and National Security Challenges in the Greater Middle East and Africa

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 10:00 | 2118 Rayburn
Purpose: The purpose of the hearing is to examine Department of Defense policies, programs, and activities in the Greater Middle East and Africa in preparation for the committee’s consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The hearing provides an opportunity to assess the threats to U.S. national security in the region and to evaluate the effectiveness of the Department’s use of the resources provided by Congress to defend our nation.
Witnesses:

 

General Michael Kurilla, USA

Commander

U.S. Central Command

 

General Michael Langley, USMC

Commander

U.S. Africa Command

 

Ms. Katherine Thompson

Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs

Office of the Secretary of Defense


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