Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.), House Armed Services Committee ranking member since 2009, announced he “is seeking the chairmanship of the committee” when the Republicans take control the House in January. McKeon said his priorities for the next Congress, the 112th, are: ensuring deployed troops have the equipment and resources they need to be successful; building on the committee’s strong bipartisan tradition to support military personnel and their families; and investing in the necessary capabilities and force structure, “while mandating fiscal responsibility, accountability, and transparency” from the Pentagon. He said there is still work to be done this year during the lame-duck session. Republicans, he noted, “are committed” to passing a defense authorization bill for Fiscal 2011 “that is not weighed down by the current majority’s social agenda items.” Speaking of the authorization bill, read Money Talk.
New Air Force PT Uniforms to Hit Shelves in July
May 1, 2024
The Air Force’s new physical training uniforms have been a long time coming. The clothing set was first unveiled in 2021, with a promised 2022 debut. But supply chain issues delayed its arrival multiple times, according to the Air Force. But finally, Airmen are expected to be able to buy…