General Mattis, what is your estimate of fuel required for fiscal year 2013 for two or four C-27Js fulfilling resupply missions in Afghanistan as opposed to those missions supported by a combination of CH-47s, C-130s, or contractor airlift?
Portman questions General Mattis about fuel estimates for airlift missions in Afghanistan.
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