does the long-term underfunding facility maintenance and repairs have a detrimental impact on readiness?

if there isn't a baseline accounting of these funds, how will you be able to assess the performance of DOD's goal to cut service contracts by 10 percent in each of the next 3 years, resulting in a savings of $5.7 billion?

We cannot continue to spend what we do not have. We must closely scrutinize every Federal agency--including the Department of Defense (DOD)--to identify and eliminate wasteful or duplicative programs.

We must ensure that military compensation remains highly competitive and recognizes the sacrifices our servicemembers endure.

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, what economic projections were used to justify this rate?

what is the Navy and the Marine Corps doing to ensure former marines, Navy personnel, and civilian employees and their families that they are committed to finding out the truth and doing what is right on this issue?

I believe it was Napoleon who first observed that, in warfare, while the amateurs discussed tactics, the professionals discussed logistics.

I honestly believe we'd overcome it. I don't think it would stop our operations in Afghanistan, but it would certainly be a challenge.

We need to make sure that they have what they need--the readiness, and also, with the important missions that they carry for us on the homeland front, as well.

The Air Force is committed to utilizing competition to the greatest extent possible to maximize savings for the taxpayer.

In response, Air Force leaders approved a $4 billion increase to sustain 400 new airframes and existing legacy weapon systems.