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Today, former Senator Elizabeth Dole was joined by military caregivers to speak with Tom Hanks and military wife Jessica Allen on TODAY Tuesday announcing the creation of the Hidden Heroes campaign. Dole discussed her time caring for her husband and the men and women she met along the way who continue to serve the nation taking care of our wounded warriors. Chairman Thornberry commented on the ini... Read More »

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) hearings the week of September 26-30, 2016.Tuesday, September 27, 2016"National Security Space: 21st Century Challenges, 20th Century Organization" Subcommittee on Strategic Forces (3:30 PM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN)Witnesses:Dr. John J. Hamre Former Deputy Secretary of Defense Department of... Read More »

Today, Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following remarks on the subcommittee's hearing titled "Seapower and Projection Forces in the South China Sea." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. "Today the subcommittee convenes to receive testimony on Seapower and Projection Forces in the South China Sea... Read More »

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) hearings the week of September 26-30, 2016.Tuesday, September 27, 2016"National Security Space: 21st Century Challenges, 20th Century Organization" Subcommittee on Strategic Forces (3:30 PM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN)Witnesses:TBCWednesday, September 28, 2016"Department of Defense Laboratorie... Read More »

Today, the House passed HASC member Rep. Jackie Walorski’s (R–IN) bill to temporarily block all Guantanamo Bay detainee transfers. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said the following upon its passage:“This week, the American people got further evidence that despite President Obama’s assurances, terrorists he released from Guantanamo Bay have returned to t... Read More »

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring two (2) hearings the week of September 19-23, 2016.Wednesday, September 21, 2016 "15 Years after 9-11: The State of the Fight Against Islamic Terrorism” Full Committee (10:00 AM - 2118 Rayburn - OPEN)Witnesses:The Honorable James Jeffrey Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Iraq Lieutenant Colon... Read More »

Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following remarks on North Korea's nuclear weapons test:"North Korea’s fifth nuclear weapons test – its second this year— is a stark reminder of the threat posed by a lawless regime. Furthermore, North Korea has also conducted a record level of ballistic missile tests this year, including an apparently succ... Read More »

In remembrance of the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Chairman Thornberry made the following remarks:"Fifteen years ago, our nation was brutally attacked. Today, we look upon the hallowed grounds of that day and remember those we lost and those heroes who responded. We remember the men and women who have answered our nation’s call to serve and take the fight to our enemies across the globe... Read More »

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today commented on a Government Accountability Office Study into military readiness. The study found that "The military services have reported persistently low readiness levels, which they have attributed to emerging and continued demands on their forces, reduced force structure, and increased frequency and length of depl... Read More »

Defense readiness challenges are a major focus this year of the Committee’s oversight, as well as a major emphasis of the House-passed FY17 NDAA. The safety, security, and reliability of our nuclear weapons are no exception. Not only must Congress help ensure that the people who work in the nuclear enterprise are ready, lawmakers also have a responsibility to ensure that the tools and infrastructu... Read More »

Today, Rep. Joseph Heck (R-NV), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, made the following remarks on the hearing titled "Views on H.R. 4298: Vietnam Helicopter Crew Memorial Act and H.R. 5458: Veteran’s TRICARE Choice Act." For testimony and to watch the hearing live click here."Today the Subcommittee meets to hear testimony on two important but diverse subjects: ... Read More »

By TRAVIS J. TRITTEN | STARS AND STRIPES - 9.7.2016 Excerpts below.Troops will see yet another low pay raise next year if President Barack Obama has his way, but the president’s decision to limit an increase to 1.6 percent is not necessarily a done deal. The House is still pushing for a higher 2.1-percent raise, enough to keep servicemember pay in step with the private sector. This week, the House... Read More »

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring One (1) hearing the week of September 12-16, 2016.Wednesday, September 14, 2016“Next Generation Air Space Control—Ensuring Air Force Compliance by January 1, 2020” Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces (3:30 PM – 2118 Rayburn - OPEN) Witnesses: Major General Michael E. Fortney, USAF Vice ... Read More »

Today, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, made the following remarks on the Subcommittee's hearing titled “Deferred Maintenance in the Nuclear Security Enterprise: Safety and Mission Risk.” For testimony and to watch the hearing live click here. "Welcome to our hearing on 'Deferred Maintenance in the Nuclear Security Enterprise: Safety a... Read More »

Responding to an internal DOD memo obtained by POLITICO, Rep. Mac Thornberry, (R-TX) made the following statement:"It is unfortunate and rather sad that some in the Obama Administration spend so much time and effort playing political games, as evidenced by this memo. In a Department charged with the security of our nation, the American people and our troops deserve better.""Members of Congress in ... Read More »