JOHN M. McHUGH: “We recognize the obligation we have to provide world-class transition, world-class healthcare services to those heroes.”

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

As Russian-backed forces rolled into Ukraine, annexed Crimea, and threatened regional stability, our soldiers rapidly deployed to Eastern Europe in a demonstration of U.S. commitment and resolve.

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