JOHN M. McHUGH: “The President and the Secretary of Defense have stressed our country's stakes in a strong, mutually supportive NATO…”

We now face fiscal year 2016 defense spending cap insufficient for operation in an unsustainable global security environment.

The time for action is now.

With defense budgets shrinking, it's important to evaluate if our current Active Component and Reserve Component force mix is appropriate for future engagements.

We must be seen as a credible ally and a dangerous enemy.