I understand--correct me if I am wrong--that the helicopter will be used both for the ICBM security mission and then for what you might call Washington-centric missions, continuity of government, VIP transport, and so forth.

What are the Air Force's plans for the five operational C-130H aircraft that were upgraded in the previous AMP program but are currently stored at Little Rock Air Force Base in a non-flying status?

Could also be understood by subcommittee chairmen.

I know the omnibus last year included $70 million for it. What I am curious about is whether that $70 million is in your opinion adequate for the entire fiscal year 2017.

Now we will go into a second round of questions.

It is apparent through Russia's actions that their primary objective in Syria is to bolster the Assad regime.

Russia's cooperation with Iran appears to be expanding beyond near-term coordination or operations in Syria.

Thank you, gentlemen, for your testimony here today, and also for your long service to our country.

Each budget has under-resourced the military.

Why do you think there is such an unmet demand signal?

We cannot afford to assume that the enemy will resemble threats of recent wars.