Thad Cochran: “Last year after the President recommended cancelling that program, the Congress voted to rescind all the funds.”

I understand that the Army's unfunded requirements list includes a $3.1 billion increase in end strength beyond the fiscal year 2017 NDAA mandate.

Mr. Chairman, let me join you in congratulating our panel here and the participation you're bringing to this challenge.

We want to know what the priorities are for funding.

Could you tell us more about the telehealth services you offer and some of the successes the University of Mississippi in particular, has experienced through telehealth.