04/29/2012
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"how does retiring seven Ticonderoga-class Aegis cruisers early and putting two LSD amphibious ships in reduced operating status reconcile with the Secretary of Defense's new strategic guidance"
"General Amos, once you have discharged a combat-trained marine, how do you reverse that decision?"
"I remain concerned about the impact of these cuts, which, in my view, reflect budgetary imperatives rather than the national security threats we face."
"I understand that the Navy will be requesting a $33.8 million ATR to cover increased research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) costs on the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS)."