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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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Mar 8, 2017

We still have not got a strategy for Afghanistan.

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Mar 8, 2017

The fact is that this budget may, at least as far as readiness is concerned, just stop the bleeding.

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Mar 8, 2017

General McDew, did TRANSCOM's wargame involve potential attrition of mobility forces? If yes, what were the results and the implications for the current numbers of mobility forces?

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Mar 8, 2017

We certainly have a lot more to do.

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Mar 8, 2017

I hope we will move that issue up on our priority list.

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Mar 8, 2017

In order to maintain the surge capacity and expeditionary capabilities provided by the Ready Reserve Force (RRF)...

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Mar 8, 2017

It is not a matter of whether. It is a matter of when.

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Mar 8, 2017

There is something wrong with the acquisition process, and we have tried to put you in charge and engage.

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Mar 8, 2017

I applaud the Army for its integration of women into all of its formations, without restriction, including combat and special operations units.

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Mar 8, 2017

The Merchant Marine force that does this work is a viable and proud patriotic unit.

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Mar 8, 2017

General McDew, what assumptions do the COCOMs make for operational planning as to the readiness and capability of TRANSCOM?

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