China is developing anti-access and area denial capabilities that may shift the balance of power in the region.

the President's 2013 budget plans to cut strategic airlift and retire over 200 aircraft in fiscal year 2013

I think R&D goes a long way in everything we do, and your support in that area is outstanding.

the criteria that comes out for the basing of the KC-46A will be objective and transparent

the Air National Guard represents only 6 percent of the Air Force budget, and yet it provides nearly 35 percent of its capabilities.

wasting millions of dollars on late fees is inexcusable.

General Fraser, are you confident that plans are in place to mitigate limiting factors so that TRANSCOM will be able to meet combatant command requirements?

General Fraser, TRANSCOM has operated the Patriot Express charter flight program to offer cost effective travel options for servicemembers and their families assigned overseas.

General Fraser, many studies have examined the proper size of the strategic airlift fleet.

I hope that you'll convey, obviously, to the Chief of Staff and to your commander how important it is that this be an open and objective process.

Admiral Willard, would you please provide manpower summaries (military, contractor, and civilian billets) for Alaskan Command for fiscal year 2012?

Admiral Willard, please provide your general assessment of the quality of unaccompanied and family housing in your AOR.

General Fraser, what is your projection for continuation and further improvements to this system in fiscal year 2013 and beyond?

General Fraser, were these readiness risks associated with this proposed MPF reduction included in the DOD risk assessment that is being finalized?

Taiwan remains the most acute sovereignty issue for China and the main driver for military modernization programs.