Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the hearing entitled "The State of the Military." For testimony and other information and to watch the hearing click here."Last week, the Committee held classified and unclassified sessions on the ‘State of the World,' or more accurately, the state of the w... Read More »
Today, the House Armed Services Committee heard from the Service Vice Chiefs on the "State of the Military." To watch the hearing or read testimony click here. Below are excerpts from some of the stories identifying critical readiness shortfalls: Outranged, Outgunned, Outdated: Gen. Daniel Allyn, Army vice chief of staff of the Army, said the service is "outranged, outgunned, outdated" and -- unde... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will host an off camera press gaggle Monday that will be open to Capitol Hill credentialed media. WHO: Rep. Mac ThornberryWHEN: Monday, February 6, 2016, 11:00 AMWHERE: Rayburn 2118Attending media please RSVP to nick.mikula@mail.house.gov. Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring one (1) events the week of February 6-10.Tuesday, February 7, 2017The State of the Military Full Committee (10:00 AM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN)Witnesses: General Daniel B. Allyn, USA Vice Chief of Staff of the Army General Stephen W. Wilson, USAF Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Admiral William ... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, former House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen, and Joint Task Force leaders Rep. Brad Wenstrup and Rep. Ken Calvert issued the following statement today in response to the release of the Department of Defense Inspector General report on all... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the hearing on "The State of the World: National Security Threats and Challenges." For testimony and other information and to watch the hearing click here."I want to welcome our witnesses, Members, and guests to the first hearing of the House Armed Services... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) events the week of February 6-10.Tuesday, February 7, 2017The State of the Military Full Committee (10:00 AM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN)Witnesses: General Daniel B. Allyn, USA Vice Chief of Staff of the Army General Stephen W. Wilson, USAF Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Admiral William ... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following comments regarding President Trump's Memorandum directing a 30-day military readiness review by the Secretary of Defense: "President Trump's concerns about military readiness are well-founded, and ordering the Pentagon to take immediate steps to begin rebuilding our force is exactly the right step... Read More »
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) events the week of January 30 - February 3.Wednesday, February 1, 2017The State of the World: National Security Threats and Challenges Full Committee (10:00 AM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN)Witnesses: General David H. Petraeus, USA, Ret. Mr. John E. McLaughlin Johns Hopkins School of Advanced In... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon the appointment of former Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM) to be the Secretary of the Air Force:"Heather Wilson is an excellent choice for Secretary of the Air Force. Having served with her on the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees and worked with her on many issues, I know ... Read More »
Today, Chairman Thornberry talked with Fox News and released an editorial on his vision for the near term steps to rebuild the military in order to improve national security. Watch and read both pieces below: HASC CHAIRMAN: HERE'S HOW WE WILL MAKE AMERICA'S MILITARY GREAT AGAIN By: Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX) President Trump inherits an increasingly dangerous world and a military that has been seve... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon the confirmation of General James Mattis as the next Secretary of Defense: "Reforming and rebuilding our military is an enormous task. The American people and the Congress are very fortunate to have an extraordinary leader and partner to help tackle this challenge in our new Secreta... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement in response to the President's commutation of inmate Manning's sentence:"Inmate Manning was convicted of multiple acts of espionage against the United States and other serious military misconduct. These actions potentially put our country and fellow soldiers at serious risk. The Presiden... Read More »
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following comments after the Committee passed the waiver to allow retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense:"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary leaders. That is why the Committee approved the exception that allows General Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense. Ensuring there is no gap in... Read More »
