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William Perry and Stephen Hadley testified on the final report of the independent panel’s assessment of the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). Among the topics they addressed were recapitaliz…

The House Committee Armed Services Committee received testimony on the findings of the Department of Defense Independent Review Relating to Fort Hood. The co-chairmen of the review group tes…

Missouri Representative Ike Skelton talked about U.S. military policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan and how to meet any additional military needs, strategy for combatting terrorism, and the ex…

Commanders from military war colleges testified about the educational programs offered to officers and methods used to educate military strategists. Among the topics they addressed were the …

Representative Ike Skelton delivered the keynote address at the Jane’s Information Group conference. He spoke about the defense budget and defense priorities for the 111th Congress and the O…

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on security developments in the areas of responsibility of the U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Forces Korea. Among the…

The panel of military leaders spoke about naval strategy and the use of seapower in U.S. foreign policy. The focused on improving international cooperation, restoring the Marine Corps amphib…

General Keane and Mr. Korb testified about planning for the redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq. Among the issues they addressed were the political and security situation in Iraq, regional…

Rep. Skelton, chairman of the House Armed Forces Committee, responded to questions from Ms. Tiron and Mr. Levey about the armed forces and Iraq. After he left, the reporters discussed the in…

Major General Arnold Punaro testified about the report of the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves. Among the topics he addressed were operational capabilities, readiness issues, eq…

Military commanders testified about training programs, issues surrounding U.S. efforts to properly train Iraqi security forces, and recommendation by the Iraq Study Group that more training …

Witnesses testified regarding efforts to provide armor protection for soldiers and vehicles in Iraq. Committee members expressed concern that the need for armor was not being met in a timely…

The witnesses testified about building the capacity of foreign military forces. Topics included empowering foreign military, safety and effectiveness of U.S. military, and federal funds.

Commissioners heard testimony from members of Congress and others. Topics included the role of the National Guard and the Reserves, periods of deployment, readiness, compensation, and the De…

The House Armed Services Committee heard testimony from U.S. Air Force officials about the plan for the U.S. Air Force future total force. Witnesses testified about the role of the Air Force…

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on Marine Corps force protection. The hearing focused on the nature of security threats to U.S. forces, use of improvised explosive devices …

Defense Department officials talked about military personnel needs, including troop rotations in Iraq and Afghanistan and mobilization of the Army’s Individual Ready Reserve. Rep. Hunter des…

Witnesses testified regarding operations in Iraq and military funding. They also talked about the war on terror, operations in Afghanistan, U.S. military force levels, plans for the transfer…

Military officials testified about troop rotation in Iraq. Among the topics they addressed were training for theater operations, tour lengths, joint force operations, and logistics. General …

Mr. Wolfowitz and General Pace testified about global military commitments, military force structure, and meeting future challenges. The witnesses also testified about military operations in…