Marine Corps readiness for nondeployed units continues to erode year-to-year even though Congress has authorized an expansion of Marine Corps end strength.

The Air Force is committed to utilizing competition to the greatest extent possible to maximize savings for the taxpayer.

The ARNG has a 2.4 million square foot deficit in maintenance facilities nationwide.

If such wartime funds are not available, substantial amounts of funding for war-related expenses may be required from within the base budget for DOD.

The Air Force is committed to providing the warfighter with the same capability levels while achieving these efficiencies.

I am very disappointed that the Army agreed to forfeit over $1.

Is the Air Force in reality reducing maintenance efforts on each aircraft in order to respond to decreased funding levels?

Thank you.

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

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

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

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…

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?

I'm certainly familiar with that.

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 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.

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

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.