This is a big problem not just for our area, but for a number of areas across the country.

Thank you very much. Welcome, Generals. I am particularly interested in Moody Air Force Base.

Mr. Chairman, the particular law that was cited does have some parameters in terms of the number of personnel that are added to extend the size of the bases.

Yes. I understand from the local folks that there are local contractors participating as subs.

If we were to work closely and cooperatively with the department, I am sure that we could formulate some workable criteria.

We are so badly undercapitalized, in terms of hospital modernization, in DoD.

Regarding utilization of small and disadvantaged businesses, I would be interested in hearing what is happening at Moody and what is happening overall in the Air Force there.

In terms of your long-term military base needs for Afghanistan, do you see in EUCOM the need for any long-term military basing and access for the efforts in Afghanistan that this committee would have to fund?

I have been interested in the conversation regarding the three Ds: defense, diplomacy, and development which is very much a part of the newest command: which is Africa Command.

Well, sir, I just came to support the chairman and to support PACOM.

Well, there is a gate now.