I am concerned that the proliferation of energy production initiatives as a result of national efforts to expand the use of renewable energy sources must be compatible with other national priorities.

Our committee has no greater role than ensuring our military personnel are properly equipped to succeed in their missions.

I believe it was Napoleon who first observed that, in warfare, while the amateurs discussed tactics, the professionals discussed logistics.

Given the current state of world affairs, tasking our warfighters to do more with fewer resources is going to extend the strain on the force.

While the Pentagon must relentlessly pursue efficiencies and eliminate waste--and I certainly agree with the statements made by the Chairman--we must devote sufficient resources for weapon system sustainment, prepositioned stocks…

Without the support of the logistics community, obviously, our men and women fighting on the front lines wouldn't be able to do what they're doing and have the successes that they have had.

Has any unit deployed overseas at a contingency location, particularly in Afghanistan, provided an urgent needs request for supplies or for an equipment item, in the past year, that has not been satisfied in a timely manner?

I would hope that you could all get back to this committee in detail on those so that we can be sure, if there are any areas we need to address right away, that we're fulfilling that function to make sure that we're helping you get our…

I honestly believe we'd overcome it. I don't think it would stop our operations in Afghanistan, but it would certainly be a challenge.

I'm very concerned about this decision, and particularly in light of the activities that we see happening in that area.

I have a question about the Navy's process for determining shipyard assignments for major work.

I am pleased that the Air Force will soon be able to start replacing its Eisenhower era KC-135 air refueling tankers with the KC-46A.

We need to make sure that they have what they need--the readiness, and also, with the important missions that they carry for us on the homeland front, as well.

I'm certainly familiar with that.

Lieutenant General Reno, do you anticipate having to invest in system upgrades to the KC-135 in the interim before the transition to KC-46As?

So, we're not, number one--actually, one of the reasons why we would want to move it up is because the sooner we get the efficiencies gained from actually consolidating the workshops--probably--I haven't--having been there--is that we will…

What do you think is the impact on readiness in that area of the world?

Lieutenant General Reno, have you identified any troubling trends or maintenance concerns with the aircraft?