Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee made the following comment after the USS John S. McCain collided with a commercial vessel off Singapore. The collision is the fourth major accident involving the US Pacific Fleet this year, and has prompted the Chief of Naval Operations to impose a 24 hour operational pause to review training and procedures. Last week, the ... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee made the following comment on President Trump's strategy for Afghanistan. "I support President Trump renewing America's commitment to defend our interests in Afghanistan. He has set out a reasonable way ahead that begins with being honest about the requirements needed to win, and the challenges in the region. He is clear-ey... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) made the following statement regarding the Marine Corps decision to require all aviation units to pause operations for 24 hours over the next two weeks in order to address safety concerns. The House Armed Services Committee has strongly and repeatedly raised concerns about aviation readiness in the Marine Corps and other Services since the Spring of 2016. Since that time... Read More »
Does the U.S. Military Need a Space Corps? Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 8 Aug 2017 "In a bipartisan vote last month, the House of Representatives approved legislation that would direct the Defense Department to build a new 'space corps' within the Air Force… The U.S. Space Command is currently housed within the Air Force, and the House proposal calls for it to become a separate service while stil... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, commented on the situation on the Korean peninsula: "Developments in North Korea are another reminder of the unprecedented threats we face around the world. American men and women in uniform are standing up to these threats every day. It is time for Congress to stand up with them and provide the equipment, training,... Read More »
The Committee has recently learned of additional space acquisition failures: GPS Operational Control System (GPS OCX) and the Family of Advanced Beyond Line of Sight Terminal (FAB-T) program. GPS OCX, which is need to provide enhanced cyber security to the GPS constellation and to control the next-generation of GPS-III satellites, has now slipped further behind in the schedule DOD committed to las... Read More »
Today, Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX), of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks on the North Korea ICBM launch:"Another advance for North Korea's missile program amplifies the danger to the U.S. homeland and accelerates the need for us to take steps to protect our people and our allies. We need a stronger approach on a faster timeline now." Read More »
Today, Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) joined America's Newsroom on Fox News to talk about reports that Iran launched a satellite into space, as well as sanctions bills moving through the Congress. Read some of the highlights below and watch the entire interview here: "We saw this pattern with North Korea...what they were really doing is improving their missile program." "While we have all been foc... Read More »
Today, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "Continued Oversight of the Transfer of Excess Military Equipment to Civilian Law Enforcement Agencies." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "Ladies and gentlemen, I welcome you all here today, and c... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) events the week of July 24 through 28: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 "Evaluating DOD Equipment and Uniform Procurement in Iraq and Afghanistan" Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (2:00 PM – 2212 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses: Panel:1 The Honorable John Sopko Inspector General Special Insp... Read More »
The House Armed Services Committee held a classified briefing today focused on the pace of North Korea's ICBM development. The briefing was opened to all House Members to ensure they are aware of the rising threat to the American people. Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) stated: "The apparent success of the July 4th test is an alarming development as North Korea accelerates its pursuit of being able ... Read More »
Today, Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Chairwoman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the hearing titled "Evaluating DOD Equipment and Uniform Procurement in Iraq and Afghanistan." For hearing testimony and to watch the hearing live click here. "Welcome to our subcommittee members and witnesses testifying be... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) events the week of July 24 through 28: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 "Evaluating DOD Equipment and Uniform Procurement in Iraq and Afghanistan" Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (2:00 PM – 2212 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses: Panel:1 The Honorable John Sopko Inspector General Special Insp... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) event the week of July 24 through 28: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 "Evaluating DOD Equipment and Uniform Procurement in Iraq and Afghanistan" Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (2:00 PM – 2212 Rayburn – OPEN) Witnesses: Panel:1 The Honorable John Sopko Inspector General Special Inspe... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, have appointed the following individuals to serve on the Commission on the National D... Read More »
