Jack Reed actually said...

Every time we separate a servicemember, it costs the Department $57,000.

These protections have served us well, and have allowed servicemembers to keep their focus where it should be--on their mission.

My sense is that the greatest force multiplier we have in our military forces is the non-commissioned officer.

The readiness of the Armed Forces is fundamental to ensuring our men and women in uniform can perform all that we ask of them.