I think this is something that we really need to take a look at because your point is let's study it.

But sitting here on the Armed Services Committee, let's not kid ourselves about the impact that would have on what is supposed to be our paramount duty to defend this country if we passed a continuing resolution. It would be devastating.

Modernization, I believe, is the most critical thing that we need to do to make sure that we have the Joint All-Domain Command and Control.

We have this logical challenge here in terms of, here is what we would like to do, here is how much money we have.

It was recently brought to my attention that three Active Duty currently serving female USMC aviators in training have been retaliated against for reporting their military sexual trauma.

I think the chairman has done a really good job of pulling those hearings together.

It has not been an easy time to be in the positions that you are in. You have both done an outstanding job.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to start by echoing your last comment and thanking General Berger and Admiral Gilday for their leadership in these current positions.

I appreciate the chairman's leadership in getting us started on doing that again this year.

Eighty-one percent know that to be the case.

I think it is safe to say that the USMC has a problem recruiting and retaining women.