05/24/2017
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"I just want to make sure that we reflect the proper policy so you can continue to grow both the capacity and the capability."
"I do want to encourage you to do one thing. The people on the committee, the Armed Services Committee, I think will support you regardless of what party they are in."
"In July 2015, the Marine Corps declared that the F-35 had achieved initial operational capability (IOC) even though it had not met all of the requirements outlined in the Marine Corps IOC requirements..."
"Discuss the linkage between decreased aircraft inventory, airframe age and flight hours, manpower and readiness."