Secretary Panetta, in 2011, the United States and North Korea agreed to restart efforts to search for and repatriate the remains of U.S. soldiers missing from the Korean War.

It is imperative that National Guard and Reserve Forces are well-maintained, trained, and adequately equipped to meet the Nation's challenges as they arise.

DOD has been forced to delay plans for full production of the F-35.

the formal BRAC Commission process is the most objective, thorough, and non-partisan route to pursue with respect to real property management.

make every effort to maintain an adequate industrial base and our investment in science and technology (S&T)

How can the force be prepared to conduct this particular 'primary mission' without the necessary manpower?

DOD agrees the future military must be comprised not only of men and women of different racial and ethnic backgrounds, but also of individuals with a wide range of talents, experience, and skill sets.

Given the significant increase to the risk to our national security from the cuts to military personnel end strength and force structure, why do you believe a $487 billion reduction is acceptable to incur?

The United States expects that Egypt will maintain its international security commitments, including its treaty obligations with Israel.

The right-sizing of Eielson AFB is tied to DOD's strategic goal of reducing the 'cost of doing business.'

shouldn't we ensure the military's global footprint is aligned with our strategy?

Could this be a model for the other branches of Service?

In your opinion, is al Qaeda a significant military threat in Iraq?

Sequestration, however, would subject DOD to roughly another $500 billion in cuts across all accounts and would hollow out the force, driving unacceptable risk to national defense.

I know nobody believes us, but I'd know if we were.

Why is DOD not pursuing a more aggressive effort to identify sites overseas for closure and realignment?