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Sep 2, 2013 Defense Drumbeat


WASHINGTON- This Morning on CNN's New Day, Anchor Chris Cuomo asked Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, for his views on the President's request for authorization to use military force in Syria.  

Aug 26, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon made the following statement regarding recent developments in Syria:

"I share Americans' concern with the developing situation in Syria, and I am monitoring events there closely. Using chemical weapons against innocent civilians is unacceptable. No regime can be allowed to do so with impunity.

Aug 23, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon made the following statement about the verdict in the trial of Major Nidal Hasan:

Aug 21, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon made the following statement about the sentencing of Bradley Manning: 

Aug 19, 2013 Defense Drumbeat


Former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO calls for continued allied presence to preserve fragile political gains


The 15,000 Troop Option

By Admiral James Stavridis 

Foreign Policy

August 14, 2013

Aug 15, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON- Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, today made the following statement on new policies announced by the Department of Defense aimed to combat sexual assault in the military:

Aug 6, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON -- House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon made the following statement on recent developments regarding the Department of Defense furloughs: 

Aug 5, 2013 Defense Drumbeat
 
A decaying defense is no defense
By: Editorial Board
Washington Post
 
Aug 1, 2013 Defense Drumbeat
 

Sea Services Need to Get Ready for the Challenges of the Future

By. Rep. Randy Forbes
July 28, 2013
The San Diego Union-Tribune
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