|
|
Article: AIR AND LAND FORCES SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ABERCROMBIE ISSUES STATEMENT ON UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND AND AIR FORCE MOBILITY AIRCRAFT PROGRAMS
- Article from:
- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- April 1, 2008
CopyrightCopyright © HT Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
The House Armed Services Committee issued the following opening statement from a hearing:
"Today the Air and Land Forces Subcommittee meets to receive testimony from Air Force officials on the posture of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), and the status of Air Force mobility aircraft programs.
"Our panel of witnesses today includes: the Honorable Sue Payton, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition; General "Norty" Schwartz, Commander of the United States Transportation Command; and General Arthur Lichte, Commander of Air Force Air Mobility Command.
"The three main issues the subcommittee will strive to understand are:
* The Department's mobility requirements and aircraft ...