WASHINGTON - Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today congratulated Ms. Jeanette James on receiving the Army Distinguished Civilian Service Award. The award was presented by Major General Laura Richardson in appreciation for Ms. James twelve years of service as part of the staff of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Jeanette James has led the Military Personnel team for the past three years. Prior to joining the committee staff, James served in the Army Nurses Corps for 31 years, rising to the rank of Colonel and commanding the medical department activity at Fort Drum. Jeanette James retires from the House Armed Services Committee staff this week. Read more »
WASHINGTON - 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 the Defense Contract Audit Process.” For hearing testimony and to watch the hearing live click here. Read more »
WASHINGTON - 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 joint hearing titled “The Current State of the U.S. Marine Corps.” For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the hearing entitled, "Consequences to the Military of a Continuing Resolution." For testimony and other information and to watch the hearing click here. Read more »
WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring four (4) events the week of April 3-7. Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at the hearing entitled, "Assessing Progress and Identifying Future Opportunities in Defense Reform." For testimony and other information and to watch the hearing click here. Read more »
WASHINGTON - House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) released the following schedule featuring four (4) events the week of April 3-7. Read more »
WASHINGTON- Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today selected Jeanette James to serve on the National Commission on Selective and National Service. Prior to being selected, James served in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Colonel in the nurse corps, as well as serving on the staff of the Armed Services Committee. Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled "Consequences and Context for Russia's violations of the INF Treaty." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's hearing titled “The Current State of U.S. Transportation Command.” For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. Read more »