Mike McIntyre: “I refuse to accept this premise and will work to provide a fleet that has sufficient funds for maintenance and…”

I worry that, absent a calculated adjustment by the Department of Defense, this modernization effort could undermine the military balance and call into question our alliance commitments.

I continue to question how putting these ships into long-term layup status improves our national defense.

The Navy is currently operating at an operational tempo that is unsustainable.

God bless you all for your commitment and work.