"Another perspective on deployment, I know our office has helped expedite in my local community with the National Guard one of the most prominent certified public accountants (CPAs) in our community who wanted to be transferred from one National Guard unit to the other to be deployed."
"I am very grateful that, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, the augmentees you mentioned, the sailors, the naval personnel are being trained there to be sand sailors."
"The question would be as to equipment that could be declared excess."
"My former colleagues are just so grateful for what they see as an opportunity to defeat the terrorists overseas to protect American families at home."
"As I point this out, the equipment is always a concern."
"I am really proud of both your service, and the Guard in general."
"I would just like to say that in my time doing field work and seeing the impact of PTSD turning veterans' lives on its head..."
"I would like to respond more officially after this hearing, if I could."
"I want our enemy to know of our capabilities."
"I note that they have had a substantial increase in the number of post-traumatic stress disorder diagnoses."
"I have seen the capabilities of UAVs, to monitor the Basra rail yard."