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The Defense Subcommittee will come to order.
Today, the Subcommittee will receive testimony from the Honorable Carlos del Toro, Secretary of the Navy; Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations; And General Eric Smith, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
Thank you all for joining us.
I want to start by welcoming Admiral Franchetti. You have the distinction of being the first woman Chief of Naval Operations, the first woman on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and today is your first time testifying before the Committee. We are happy to have you here today.
General Smith, this is also your first time testifying before the Committee. We are glad to see you back leading our Marines. Thank you for being here.
Finally, Secretary Del Toro, welcome back. It is always good to have you.
The Subcommittee will come to order.
Today, the Subcommittee will receive testimony on the posture of the United States Army.
First, I would like to welcome our two witnesses: Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, and General Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army.
Thank you for joining us. We look forward to your testimony.
The U.S. Army provides our nation with the best fighting force in the world. We face a variety of threats from across the globe which require a well-trained and well-equipped Army. As new threats evolve, it is imperative that we prioritize investments that not only contribute to current readiness, but also provide us with a decisive advantage on any future battlefield.
Good morning, Mr. Secretary. I want to welcome you again to our Subcommittee, and I look forward to your testimony today.
When you came before this Subcommittee last year, I and many of my colleagues expressed disbelief with the Department’s proposed Title Nine rule that would force schools to allow biological teen males into girls’ locker rooms and promote unfair competition on the playing field.
The original intent of Title Nine was to protect women, so I hope your Department’s delay in finalizing this misguided rule signals that the Administration agrees with most of America - that this proposal would harm women and girls in sports and set them back decades. I will have more to say about Title Nine in my questioning today.
Turning now to your budget proposal, I am concerned about the new programs, increases, and cuts proposed in your Fiscal Year 2025 budget and what they say about the Department’s priorities.
