It appears that this was going on for many months without the Airman, allegedly, being caught.

Whatever happened to 'Need to Know'? That is the principle that is supposed to oversee and restrict access to sensitive classified information.

We in Congress often hear complaints and concerns about how long it takes to develop new capabilities.

I applaud the Space Force's effort to develop a more resilient space architecture.

The mission-capable rate for the F-35 in February was just 53 percent.

Until that new system is in place, I welcome the Department's continued commitment to recapitalizing all of the legacy KC-135 aircraft across the Air Force.

Mr. Secretary, I want to return to the F-35 engine issue.

Do you anticipate requesting a supplemental to cover increased fuel costs?

I appreciate your holding this hearing on the Air Force's fiscal year 2024 budget request.

The seven operational imperatives that you and the Chiefs have established for the Air Force and Space Force provide a useful framework for our analysis this morning.

I am totally in, yes, sir.

Eisenhower retook Europe in 11 months. I am not sure we need to wait three or four years to decide how much wood we are going to cut.

the Great American Outdoors Act was a heavy lift around here.

$100 million for a $58 billion asset base is an insult to the people of the United States.

It sounds like we've got some work to do on reciprocity.

If you have it here, you have it over here.

If you have it here, you have it over here.

Don't use the term reciprocity if it's not reciprocity. Okay?