Richard Shelby: “The Air Force is requesting $156.3 billion, an increase of about $4.6 billion over amounts appropriated for fiscal year…”

I am deeply concerned, however, that the administration's failure to direct the appropriate resources to the crisis at the southern border has resulted in shifting the burden to the Guard.

We have got to get our arms, one, around the inflation first, and then try to boost our defense capabilities in a dangerous world.

Deterrence requires spending our limited resources on both offensive and defensive weapons.

A complex and evolving security environment requires a serious commitment to our national defense.