Richard Blumenthal: “I think that the nature of this proceeding would be compromised if we lack an opportunity to ask them questions about…”

I doubt that Congress will approve, at this critical moment, reduction in force structure in Europe when Putin is more dangerous and threatening than ever.

Each of these problems: rushed development; a zero percent failure rate; and poor management are cause for concern on their own. Taken together they present a clear picture of a fatally flawed process that cannot and will not protect…

But they also raise a broader question: whether the Navy can sustain the operational tempo now being demanded of its carrier force

When a member of the military raises their right hand, they know they're going to endure some hardship. But they should expect that our leaders should do everything possible to avoid additional hardship, not contribute to the hardship.