"We must ensure that military compensation remains highly competitive and recognizes the sacrifices our servicemembers endure."
"DOD proposes to freeze the hiring of civilian personnel through fiscal year 2013 and to freeze civilian pay freeze through fiscal year 2012 for a savings of $25 billion over the next 5 years."
"Secretary Hale, given all the shortcomings in DOD's financial management systems, I question whether the efficiencies identified in the fiscal year 2012 budget request are reliable, realistic, and ach..."
"Secretary Hale, if DOD decides to reverse the proposal, would you expect to get the $6 billion back in the top line in fiscal year 2015?"
"the Army has proposed a reorganization of recruiting and retention incentives to cut $764 million in fiscal year 2012 based on 'current and projected economic environments.'"
"Secretary Hale, in this day and age of warehouse retail outlets and specialty grocery chains, has a business cases assessment been accomplished to compare the competitiveness and efficiency of exchang..."
"The GAO report noted that DOD spends billions of dollars annually on military installations around the world."
"The Army's enterprise governance approach supports transforming business operations and obtaining best possible outcomes by using broad collaboration."
"Secretary Hale, what other Department-wide efficiency initiatives are subject to the uncertainty of world events?"
"Dr. Robyn and Secretary Yonkers, is it limited to just those units stationed at Tyndall, or could this possibly impact a wider number of DOD units?"
"wouldn't it be prudent to defer these MILCON investments until we have a better understanding of the future of our forces and their families stationed in Bahrain?"