Joe Donnelly

We enjoy air superiority today against the North Korean Air Force with our F-22s, F-16s, F-15s and F/A-18s.

What we want to try and do, obviously, is to avoid these kinds of scenarios in close border areas and in places especially like North Korea and the Iranian border.

Given limited resources, what priority should be given to investments in base dispersion, base hardening, enhancing the ability to operate from further away, and enhancing CONUS-based global strike capabilities?

We appreciate the investments in making that which we've got, as best as we got.

If we had this, we could stop this much more.

we have increased greatly the amount directed at mental health.

The Pacific theater requires fifth generation fighters equipped with the payload and range that provides the air superiority necessary to win decisively against threats such as the MiG-29s.

I believe readiness in maintaining the All-Volunteer Force is fundamental to this country.

I think one is better education incentives can enable us to fund more care providers, will help boost recruitment and retention.

I think, if we don't do that, the rest of it might not matter.

To continue to remove the stigma from trying to get help.

I would like to thank Senator Ayotte. She's been a great partner in this effort to try to stop the flow of heroin.

In the last basing decision, the Air Force emphasized the importance of Reserve-led associate units, which aligns with the recommendation of the Air Force Commission report that recommended expanding the number of associate units.

Admiral Harris, what do you see as the top A2/AD challenges we face in the Asia-Pacific region?

the Congress and the administration should return to predictable and responsible budgeting processes that meet minimum funding requirements.

Based on the USMC's procurement of 353 F-35B's and their forecasted utilization of 25 flight hours per month, how many lift fan overhauls does the Joint Program Office estimate need to be completed for the fiscal years 2018 through 2030?

I would like to see the Navy's last four quarterly reports on mental health requirements and staffing.

Hypersonics are addressed as a high priority in your fiscal year 2017 budget request. Why?

We have a strong commitment to the success of our GMD [Ground Based Midcourse Defense] system.

The prospect of acquiring a replacement for the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine... will be demanding and difficult if not properly managed.

As you look at the FYDP and years beyond, do you believe that these plans are manageable?

Could you provide a comprehensive list of the components of subassemblies that are built or assembled overseas?

We not only want to protect our country from our enemies overseas, but to keep our people safe.

In order to project power in the Asia-Pacific Theater, PACOM forces require capabilities that can operate and survive in an Anti-Access / Area-Denial (A2/AD) environment against China and Russia.

Do you view conventional prompt global strike as an important element of our hypersonic research and development efforts?