DOD has explored options to mitigate the UHF availability gap until full fielding of MUOS.

I am a strong proponent of defense acquisition reform.

I've always believed that we all want our troops to come home, as soon as possible, but the difference between us are those who want to do so on a timetable--without regard to conditions and consequences.

Your nominations come at a critical time in our country's history. The United States faces a myriad of strategic, diplomatic, and military challenges.

It is expected that in the coming weeks Kosovo will declare its independence and that declaration will be supported by the United States and the European Union (EU).

The United States and Pakistan have a shared interest in building stable and sustainable democracy.

Mr. Duehring, if confirmed, how would you lead the Air Force civilian service to even higher levels of training and performance?

The Department is on track in its planning for rebasing, even considering restationing 70,000 troops and their families from Europe and Korea to the United States.

General Cartwright, is the plan to draw down troops in Europe outdated, given the ongoing war in Iraq and other world developments?

In your view, does establishing an executive agent impact the legal responsibilities and authorities of the various Services, specifically in relation to acquisition management?

General Cartwright, there has been a good deal of skepticism regarding the Pentagon's planning for the 'perfect storm' caused by the culmination of rebasing initiatives.