I have no doubt that your testimony before our subcommittee this morning will prove insightful.

The Russian deployment last fall of a Borei-class submarine carrying long-range nuclear capable ballistic missiles to Vladivostock... indicates Russian intentions to increase its presence on and beyond its Pacific Coast.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

I thank the gentlewoman from Texas for yielding. Mr. Chairman, my amendment fixes a misinterpretation of law and gives U.S. citizens and nationals a preference over migrants from the Republic of Palau, from the Republic of the Marshall…

I look forward to seeing progress in fielding the Long Range Strike Bomber, the capability that we certainly need.

We are already seeing the effects of this risk at many Air Force installations, and failing infrastructure has had a direct impact on mission capabilities.

If this is the case and there are indications of a broader trend, the subcommittee needs to understand what the impacts are and what needs to be done to address the situation.

A key element of the 2014 facilities sustainment and recapitalization policy memo is the requirement that the services fund sustainment programs at 90 percent or higher.

I feel it is good public relations when you are working with the community. I support this.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for arranging this hearing. And I want to thank our witnesses for being here this morning.

Today I introduced legislation that will help address the impact of the Compact of Free Association--these are the Pacific Islands--on affected jurisdictions like Guam and the State of Hawaii. I continue to support the intent of the…

How are you ensuring that there is effective oversight of local community partnerships which extend beyond utilities, housing, food, and other general services, that these partnerships are in the government's best interest, and that Air…

It is clear that it is far from immune to the fiscal challenges that have required you to balance competing requirements with limited funds.

Over the years, this subcommittee has closely examined issues affecting the state of our military's readiness and the devastating impacts that sequestration and unpredictable funding have had.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And I thank the witnesses for being here this morning.

the minute you neglect maintenance, you are in trouble.

This hearing continues the series of hearings that we are conducting to look into how reduced infrastructure investments impact the readiness.

facility sustainment has taken the biggest hit in infrastructure and base support investments since sequestration became the law of the land.