02/13/2012
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"Lieutenant General Panter, how does the Marine Corp plan to get ahead of the curve for modernization of its Tables of Equipment since clearly units can't wait 20 years for new gear that we know will b..."
"I've drafted legislation for the Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee mark this year that will require the Secretary of the Navy to develop an investment strategy."
"In response, Air Force leaders approved a $4 billion increase to sustain 400 new airframes and existing legacy weapon systems."
"The Reserve component continues to face reduced readiness rates as a result of shortfalls in equipment."