Madeleine Bordallo: “We must reset our readiness that has been degraded by years of constant engagement and high operational tempo, and…”

I look forward to hearing how you believe it will be different this time.

I am concerned that in a year where readiness has been cited as the Department's top priority, the Department's budget request falls well short of meeting the total depot maintenance requirement for the Army and the Marine Corps.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You always make my day.

I have long stated that just as important as it is to provide our service members with new, modernized equipment, we must fully maintain the assets that we already have.