Richard Shelby: “Why has it not been eliminated?”

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

I remain concerned that the Air Force budget request is insufficient considering the needed modernization across the inventory with a rapidly evolving threat.

I am concerned about this--what this communicates to both our allies and our adversaries.

The Department of Navy has played and will continue to play a critical role in the defense of our Nation.