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Jim Inhofe

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James Mountain Inhofe is a former United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving from 1994 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views, particularly on issues related to national defense and environmental policy. He gained notoriety for his skepticism regarding climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

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Mar 4, 2013

Will the Air Force fiscal year 2014 OCO request include funds to address the fiscal year 2013 problems?

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Mar 4, 2013

The B-61 supports the strategic nuclear mission performed by the heavy bomber force and also supports the United States national commitment to the extended deterrence mission.

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Mar 4, 2013

General Welsh, what is the status of the transfer of 25 C-27 aircraft currently possessed by the Air Force?

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Mar 4, 2013

How much will it cost for the Air Force to field a new EHR?

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Mar 4, 2013

General Welsh, there was a tremendous surge in JDAM production after September 11. As production rates drop dramatically, what are you doing to sustain the U.S. industrial base and to ensure it retains the capacity to surge again, when…

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Mar 4, 2013

General Welsh, what is the Air Force doing to ensure that mobility--and particularly airlift--are part of that enduring industrial base?

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Mar 4, 2013

What are you doing to maintain the U.S. industrial base and to ensure it retains its technology and capability edge in supporting and winning future wars?

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Mar 4, 2013

General Welsh, is the current IDA study evaluating the C-130 AMP against the Minimize CNS/ATM identified in the fiscal year 2014 President's budget document?

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Mar 4, 2013

Hasn't that helped you control healthcare costs? Why do we need to go down this road again?

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Mar 4, 2013

Cuts in the U.S. Air Force force structure could call into question NATO's ability to achieve the Level of Ambition agreed by the heads of state of the member nations.

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Mar 4, 2013

The Air Force is responsible for two legs of the strategic nuclear triad: bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles.

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Mar 4, 2013

With adequate sustainment funding, the Air Force anticipates a 2- to 3-year recovery for the impacted fleets.

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Mar 4, 2013

General Welsh, is the Air Force considering transferring all 25 C-27s to one agency to minimize cost of operating and maintaining these aircraft?

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Mar 4, 2013

What impact do you anticipate for Air Force medical readiness?

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Mar 4, 2013

Military members with language and culture training are essential to a U.S. global force.

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Mar 4, 2013

What are you doing to evaluate the results of the command climate assessments to ensure necessary follow-up action?

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Mar 4, 2013

Secretary Donley, I am concerned about the potential impact of civilian furloughs on critically important Air Force family support programs.

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Mar 4, 2013

The constrained fiscal environment forced us to make difficult strategic choices.

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Mar 4, 2013

Did the Air Force get fully funded for its fiscal year 2013 OCO expenses?

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Mar 4, 2013

The Air Force is continuing to modernize the Minuteman III ICBM to sustain the weapon system through 2030.

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Mar 4, 2013

Sequestration will result in deferring 60 aircraft and 35 engines into depot maintenance which will result in the grounding of some aircraft.

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Mar 4, 2013

General Welsh, the Air Force had to cut approximately $10 billion over the next 6 months of fiscal year 2013 due to sequestration.

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Mar 4, 2013

General Welsh, has an acquisition strategy been developed for the fiscal year 2014 Minimize CNS/ATM new start option?

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Mar 4, 2013

Our forward-deployed presence in EUCOM and PACOM supports our national interests and is an essential element of our alliances in both theatres.

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Mar 4, 2013

Will DOD's upcoming reprogramming budget request eliminate the OCO funding shortfall?

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