Opening Remarks of Chairman Wilson
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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 hearing titled "The Current State of U.S. Army Readiness." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. Time to Make Our Military Great Again
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"After eight years of our military's decline, it is a welcome change to have a commander-in-chief who is willing to fight for our men and women in uniform. During President Trump's recent address to a joint session of Congress, I appreciated hearing his support for a strong national defense and his desire to begin the long process of rebuilding our military. The president's newly unveiled budget is a step in the right direction, but more is required. Services Outline Readiness Crisis
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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: HASC Chairman: Here's How We Will Make America's Military Great Again
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WASHINGTON - Today, Chairman Thornberry talked with Fox News and released an editorial on his vision for defense spending in the short term. Watch and read both pieces below: Thornberry Talks Aging Air Force Aircraft with Fox News
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WASHINGTON - Chairman Thornberry joined Fox News yesterday to discuss reports that a B-52 lost an engine during a training flight out of Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. Watch the entire piece below. Readiness Crisis: the Evidence is Mounting
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Press reports continue to highlight readiness shortfalls in the realm of Navy and Marine Corps F-18 Hornet fighter aircraft. Opening Remarks of Chairman Wittman
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WASHINGTON - 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. Opening Remarks of Chairman Wittman
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks as prepared for delivery on the joint hearing titled "Navy Force Structure and Readiness: Perspectives from the Fleet." For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. Opening Remarks of Chairman Wittman
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the Subcommittee's markup. For text of the mark and to watch the markup click here. Opening Remarks of Chairman Wittman
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, made the following remarks on the hearing titled “The Department of the Navy’s Fiscal Year 2017 Operations and Maintenance Budget Request and Readiness Posture.” For testimony and to watch the hearing click here. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
