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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed approval following the passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25 by the House Armed Services Committee.
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U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, have announced that the committee will consider H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), on Wednesday, May 22, starting at 10:00am ET.
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U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his satisfaction with the House passage of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In a statement, Rogers emphasized the importance of the NDAA in addressing the unprecedented threats faced by the nation."Our nation faces unprecedented threats – the National Defense Authorization Act has never been more vital," said Rogers. He further highlighted that the passage of the FY24 NDAA sends a strong message to the country's adversaries. The bill, according to...
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U.S. Representative Jim Banks, Chairman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, delivered his opening remarks at a hearing focused on "Recruiting Shortfalls and Growing Mistrust: Perceptions of the U.S. Military." Banks expressed his gratitude to the witnesses present and highlighted the importance of the hearing in addressing the challenges faced by the military in sustaining the All-Volunteer Force and increasing trust in the institution.Banks acknowledged the success of the All-Volunteer Force, stating that it is the most highly trained and proficient military force in...
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, addressed the subcommittee in a hearing regarding the F-35 acquisition program. Wittman emphasized the importance of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter as the cornerstone of the Department of Defense's future tactical fighter aircraft fleet.Wittman began his remarks by highlighting the National Defense Strategy's focus on China as the nation's pacing threat. He stressed the need to evaluate military capabilities to ensure robust deterrence and the ability to...
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Protecting the United States from cyber threats must be a team effort, the chairman of a U.S. House subcommittee on digital innovation said in a statement after a Chinese-sponsored attack was revealed