05/22/2017
https://www.congress.gov...
"The Navy needs a sustained level of investment topping $20 billion by 2021 and maintaining that level for the following 10 years."
"Our forward-deployed presence in EUCOM and PACOM supports our national interests and is an essential element of our alliances in both theatres."
"Readiness is the glue that holds our forces together. An inadequately trained force is a liability, not an asset."
"Our military leaders are warning that we are on the brink of creating a hollow force, unprepared to respond to contingencies around the world."