I believe that the National Guard and Reserve are a tremendous resource of talent and of surge capacity for DOD.
I am committed to ensuring every servicemember receives the training, education, and credentials he or she needs to succ...
As described in the 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance, the Department is rebalancing toward the Asia-Pacific while maintai...
Maintaining personnel critical technical skills will be an increasingly important challenge for DOD.
The United States is firm in its commitment to Taiwan's self-defense needs under the Taiwan Relations Act.
If confirmed, I will continue to work with the State Department to monitor progress throughout the transition and provid...
If confirmed, I expect we will continue to recognize their service and achievements based on the contributions they make...
If confirmed, I will look forward to participating in any interagency discussion of the merits of extending selective se...
Accountability is always the most important tool for leader evaluation.
I applaud... Secretary Panetta's decision to rescind the restriction on women in direct combat.
If confirmed, I plan to fully support the Department's efforts to implement the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to ...
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is vital to training the exceptional officers upon which our military relies...
In today's complex global environment, cyber threats pose an increasingly serious challenge to national security.
I understand that the Department has embarked on a deliberate path to develop the technologies to weaponize Directed Ene...
I understand that last year the President approved the Department's Strategic Guidance which provided priorities as well...
If confirmed, I will work with DOD and congressional leaders to address this challenge.
If I am confirmed, I look forward to working with you on this important issue that affects so many families.
If confirmed, I will build on existing cooperation and ensure DOD continues to engage in regular consultations at high l...
