Kit Bond: “Thank you. That is your judgment, and I am delighted to hear about it.”

You'll also be responsible for recommending policies to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the agency.

This pragmatic decision will help address larger fighter shortfalls in the Navy, save the taxpayer over $500 million.

That means you would often have the unenviable task of determining whether or not there are such violations.

I would humbly suggest that you put more, not less, in the force structure for the Guard, which is a bargain for our military defense.