Military Times - Karen Jowers - July 9Whether it’s monitoring the new process for supplying fruits and vegetables to the Far East or keeping tabs on a new system for pricing groceries, members of Congress are fully engaged in “robust oversight” to make sure the efforts to reform the commissary system don’t hurt the benefit, according to congressional aides.Legislation is making its way through Con... Read More »
Washington Post - Karoun Demirjian - June 12Republican leaders in Congress are demanding President Obama seek additional funding to pay for new troops heading to Iraq and those staying in Afghanistan, potentially setting up a bitter political fight just as lawmakers are negotiating a final defense policy bill.The chairmen of the House and Senate Armed Services committees on Monday both offered qua... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks in response to today's ruling on the South China Sea arbitration case:"Today’s ruling is clear, unambiguous, and reinforces the international order. The United States should act to give this ruling weight by continuing our free navigation of the seas with our allies and partners in the region, ma... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks in response to the announcement that the President will deploy an additional 560 U.S. troops to Iraq:"The war against ISIS and Islamic Extremists cannot be won by inches, and I am concerned that operational needs in Iraq and Syria are taking a back seat to troop levels the White House find... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks in response to Secretary Carter's conversation with members of the media on U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan. Multiple outlets reported on Secretary Carter's comments with regard to future missions and funding for Afghanistan. "Secretary Carter’s latest comments highlight the political na... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on yesterday's announcement that a THAAD battery will be deployed in South Korea“The announcement that the U.S. and the Republic of Korea have made the decision to deploy THAAD in South Korea is a welcomed one, and it serves as a reminder of the strength of our alliance. This is yet anot... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the naming of conferees by Speaker Ryan (R-WI) to serve on the formal House-Senate Conference committee to resolve the differences in the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act:“Our men and women in uniform face a mounting readiness crisis that increases the danger to their live... Read More »
Yesterday, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks and sat down for a discussion on the National Defense Authorization Act with the Heritage Foundation. To watch the event in its entirety click here."In addition to meeting our Constitutional requirements to provide and maintain, build the military forces of the United States, there are really t... Read More »
Today, Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the subcommittee's joint hearing titled "South China Sea Maritime Disputes." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "I want to welcome members of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommitte... Read More »
Today, Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks in response to the President's announcement on new troop levels in Afghanistan. The new troop levels will be set at 8,448. “The precision of the President’s new Afghanistan Troop Cap would be comical were its consequences not so tragic for our mission and military readiness. It is time... Read More »
Today, Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivers, on the hearing titled "Aviation Readiness." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "Good morning, and thank you all for being here today to discuss a topic that is instrumental to the success of our military operations: aviation readi... Read More »
On Thursday, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will join the Heritage Foundation for a discussion on the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. The Chairman will join James Jay Carafano of the Heritage Foundation for a conversation about the readiness crisis the military faces and the steps the NDAA takes to address the issue. To attend as a ... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring three (3) hearings the week of July 4-8, 2016.Wednesday, July 6, 2016“Aviation Readiness” Subcommittee on Readiness (10:00 AM – 2118 Rayburn - OPEN) Witnesses: Lieutenant General Jon M. Davis Deputy Commandant for Aviation U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General Kevin W. Mangum Deputy Commanding Ge... Read More »
Today, the Department of Defense changed regulations allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military. Chairman Thornberry made the following remarks regarding that announcement:"This is the latest example of the Pentagon and the President prioritizing politics over policy. Our military readiness—and hence, our national security—is dependent on our troops being medically ready and deploya... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring three (3) hearings the week of July 4-8, 2016.Wednesday, July 6, 2016“Aviation Readiness” Subcommittee on Readiness (10:00 AM – 2118 Rayburn - OPEN) Witnesses: Lieutenant General Jon M. Davis Deputy Commandant for Aviation U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General Kevin W. Mangum Deputy Commanding Ge... Read More »
