In some measurements, maybe you could argue that when we go from control of 72 percent of the country to 52 percent, that is worse than a stalemate.

We would like to know from you also if you could write us a letter how we can fully utilize the assets of our uniformed military in keeping with the posse comitatus rule so that we can maximize border security.

Currently the force is short 1,500 pilots and 3,400 maintainers.

Chairman McCain proposed the Asia Pacific Stability Initiative, which suggested $7.5 billion in funding for United States forces and their allies in the Asia-Pacific.

By itself the tallest wall in the world will not help us if we choke off funding for non-military strategies to address the root causes of migration from Central America.

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?

I am talking about towers. I am talking about----

TRANSCOM is increasingly challenged by aging and obsolete infrastructure issues that affect equipment, ports, IT systems, and more.

We have got a very interesting and challenging situation in Syria, and that is the whole issue of the Kurds, our relationship with them, Erdogan's relationship with them.

This is a full-blown crisis, and if left unresolved, it will call into question the Air Force's ability to accomplish its mission.

A return to the current Budget Control Act caps will pose unmanageable--and unacceptable--risks to our ability to protect America's vital national interests.