Apr 12, 2011
How will these reductions affect dwell time, assuming we are still deploying units to Afghanistan?
John McCain
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John McCain was a prominent American politician and military officer who served as a United States Senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, McCain was known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to national security. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was a prisoner of war for over five years, an experience that shaped his political career and views on military and foreign policy.
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Apr 12, 2011
Last year, we received testimony from DOD witnesses that more than half of the 300 local educational agencies serving military children were not meeting academic standards in reading/language, arts, and/or math.
Apr 12, 2011
I agree with them and do not concur with assigning female marines to combat elements.
Apr 12, 2011
I've also expressed my own reservations on the administration's proposal to increase TRICARE Prime enrollment fees for retirees.
Apr 12, 2011
I intend to take a hard look at DOD programs, their justification, what they cost, and whether they are achieving their stated goals.
Apr 12, 2011
Would you support a pilot program to evaluate whether graduates of nontraditional, online public schools perform as well as graduates of traditional high schools?
Apr 12, 2011
Every year Congress authorizes modernization and construction of new facilities intended to improve the quality of military life.
Apr 12, 2011
Despite ongoing combat operations and concern about dwell time, it appears that budgetary pressures are going to force reductions in the number of Active Duty military personnel
Apr 12, 2011
The cost of manpower in the All-Volunteer Force, not surprisingly, has increased significantly over the last 10 years.
Apr 12, 2011
We must guarantee that the All-Volunteer model continues to produce the world's best military.
Apr 12, 2011
We need to do this in a way that does not unfairly impact military benefits for a force that has served us so well.
Apr 12, 2011
Do you agree that providing access to a quality education for our kids is a readiness requirement for the All-Volunteer Force?
Apr 12, 2011
What problems do you anticipate on ships and in the field when the repeal takes effect?
Apr 12, 2011
At this time, I am firmly of the opinion that we do not need new legislation.
Apr 12, 2011
Secretary Lamont and General Bostick, at one time we heard the monthly OHA needed to finance this program would exceed $4,000 a month paid as rent, not including utilities.
Apr 12, 2011
First lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden announced the Joining Forces initiative.
Apr 12, 2011
Training for Repeal Day is currently underway in each of your Services that will pave the way for gay and lesbian individuals to serve openly in the Armed Forces.
Apr 12, 2011
Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, and Suicide Prevention in the Army, portrayed a personnel picture that was very sobering.
Apr 12, 2011
Finish the work we are in to bind up the Nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan.
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