SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

Considering the long-term detrimental effects of not fully funding sustainment, what is the risk associated with accelerated deterioration?

We must ensure our military has the resources it needs to succeed.

Although I support the Secretary's efforts to reshape the DOD workforce to ensure we have the proper skill sets and capabilities in that workforce, I'm concerned that you may be implementing it in a manner that is counter-productive and…

We want to help you and we can't help you if you don't--if we don't know what you need.

Army combat units are under significant stress and soldiers are spending little time at home between combat deployments.

Pay for performance is highly touted within the private sector. Yet, with human nature, it can be ripe for abuse.

I share the Committee's concern that the legitimate and legal private property rights of land owners be protected.

I believe that it may be time to fundamentally change the method that we use to address training requirements.

Happy 102nd Birthday, United States Navy Hospital Corps!

Su voto es su voz, your vote is your voice.

This is a young man dedicated to the finest tradition of citizenship, faith, service, scholarship, and talent.

Mathew is a young scientist, with a flare for musical talent.

This achievement gives young men a solid start on college and adulthood.

The Boy Scouts really do teach lessons in life and build a foundation for responsible citizenship.

H.R. 1394, the NOAA Great Lakes Improvement Act, authorizes NOAA to establish a Great Lakes office in Washington. The purpose of this office would be to promote and coordinate Federal research, monitoring, and assessment work in the Great…