02/13/2012
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"General Odierno, the Army states that the Kiowa Warrior SLEP is the basis for comparison."
"Secretary McHugh, will you prioritize the AAS evaluation and provide the oversight required to make an acquisition decision for AAS that is incorporated in the fiscal year 2014 budget plan?"
"As we draw down forces in some areas of the world and focus on the Asia-Pacific region, this will be a linchpin in the American force."
"Well, if implemented this move would leave Keesler without a flying mission, and the taxpayers have expended considerable dollars for the C-130Js, and I'm very concerned about this proposal."