Dr. Robyn, if we're committed to a replacement facility, why are we advocating for continued investment in a facility we all agree we are going to close?

last year, the Navy announced plans to place 6 of 16 ships from the 3-squadron MPFs for the Marine Corps into reduced operating status beginning in fiscal year 2013.

Thank you, Senator McCaskill. I thank all the witnesses for being here today.

we are working with the European Command theater commander, his component commanders, and service leadership here in Washington to measure the capacity of all of our European installations.

You have also said that you have been lying awake at night worrying about the logistical challenges associated with the future Marine Corps posture in Asia.

Dr. Robyn, are you proposing to use U.S. taxpayers' funds to invest in a facility to be closed?

General Austin, in the New Defense Strategy, does the Army consider the National Guard a part of its operational reserve?

Will it reference LEED, Green Globes, National Green Building Standard, or any other green building certification system?

Dr. Robyn, what do you believe is an acceptable price to pay for a gallon of biofuels to be used for military operations or training?

the optimal force structure for amphibious lift requirements is 38 amphibious ships to support the operations of 2 MEBs.

The Air Force anticipates closing the Northern Group privatization project in fiscal year 2012.

is the interaction causing you to delay any transfers or to spend additional DOD funds to meet EPA's requirements?