I hope that things are moving as we had discussed, Director Groves, during our private meeting, especially in the area of the minority, underserved, or undercounted communities.
I hope that there is some--even in this instance, because this is a complaint that I have heard about.
I appreciate that, because that did generate a few more questions.
I want it to be known that I was able to hook up the Chicago operation with Stan Moore and we had a major event there to kick off the necess...
I think that adjustments could be made, even in this cycle.
It is my understanding this process has taken over 3 years, and to date, many have not been paid.
I applaud the level of integration of the ARNG and the Army Reserves into the total Army.
Do you see a need to ask for more funding to cover the costs of full-time manning for the National Guard and the Army Reserves?
What is the long-term plan to get to a 33-ship force?
What we need is a policy that allows any individual who has the integrity and the commitment to serve this country, to serve this country.
Abuses by contractors continue to undermine our strategic efforts and bilk the taxpayers out of millions of dollars.