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…

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?

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.

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…

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.

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

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

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.

Dr. Robyn, Secretary Hammack, Secretary Pfannenstiel, and Secretary Yonkers, do you believe the President's budget request for 2012 for each of the Services adequately funds the construction needs of Guard and Reserve Forces?

when will you be sure that the Marine Corps has adequate land for their ranges?

The criteria used by DOD to assess the validity of projects have been the subject of much scrutiny and criticism over the years.

Doesn't the adoption of back-end financing deals undercut your source of front-end land revenue needed to clean up sites for disposal?

why are we commencing work without resolving significant issues with the Government of Japan over the relocation of MCAS Futenma?

could DOD's support for Federal funding to improve these schools invite in additional requests for billions to support the other hundreds of schools?

We need to be clear about what risks to the force we are willing to assume in the short term, and in the future, based on the declining availability of resources.

What is at stake for the Air Force?

Secretary Pfannenstiel, would you agree that the Navy's four public shipyards are critical in maintaining fleet readiness and supporting ongoing operations worldwide?

in some cases, local school districts specifically voted to steer funds away from schools on bases supporting military children with the expectation that Federal funds would eventually be provided?