Interested In Defense hearings: Military nominations and VA reforms?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:06:31 -0400

Here is a schedule of upcoming Defense Hearings and Nominations for The Jount Chiefs Of Staff.
While negotiations on the annual defense authorization and appropriations bills continue behind the scenes, lawmakers will host a full slate of military and foreign policy hearings this week as they wind down their summer session.

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/capitol-hill/2015/07/13/defense-hearings-july-13/29957611/

Defense hearings: Military nominations and VA reforms

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 13.

Response by Sgt Mark Ramos made Jul 13 at 2015 7:44 PM

Sgt Mark Ramos — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:44:28 -0400

They have to walk a tightrope during confirmation hearings between the truth and avoiding their CINC telling them that the '80 are asking for their foreign policy back.

Obama Chides Romney: 'The 1980s Are Calling, They Want Their Foreign Policy Back'

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jul 13 at 2015 9:53 PM

LTC John Shaw — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:53:49 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member I probably will follow in passing only. Too much work and family stuff to do. Any spare time is Reserve and RP 'play' time!

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 14 at 2015 12:04 AM

PO1 John Miller — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:04:35 -0400

Let's hope they nominate/appoint the right person for the job and not a bunch of "yes men!"

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jul 14 at 2015 2:17 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 14:17:03 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member, three of the current four star generals are old friends of mine who are trustworthy and courageous. I hope that the flag officers who are nominated to fill out the positions are trustworthy and courageous and have a clear sense of their duty and responsibility to the constitution as well as those elected and appointed people who are over them. THey will need to have a clear sense of their role and responsibilities as they navigate the frequently fine line of supporting the Services, advising the National Command Authority and executing the their duties to both.
Hopefully the Congressional committees having oversight will ask the right questions during confirmation hearings.