I have not seen as much progress as I would have liked to have seen.

I think that we've kind of taken our eye off the area.

We welcome any support that Congress can offer to the Navy which would enable them to meet the intent of SECNAV memo.

I just wanted to urge you to do everything you can to make sure that that funding gets transferred as expeditiously as possible.

Numerous force structure studies have shown the need for between 141 and 171 aircraft to meet rescue requirement demands.

It seems to me that that's a challenge that we have right now.

I agree with you on the chain of command issue. I think that is very important.

But it is probably something we should strive for.

That's critical if we're going to get the workforce we need for the future.

I am concerned that a reduction in Primary Aircraft Authorization (PAA) could impact C-130H squadron readiness to meet both federal and state mission requirements.

I want to thank you, Secretary Wilson, for taking time to meet with me last week and for the responsiveness of the Air Force to the issue we have at the former Pease Air Force Base with perfluorinated carbon, or PFCs, which have affected…

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