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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on U.S. Air Force Bomber Force Structure
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces held a hearing on September 29, 2015, to review the current status and future requirements of the U.S. Air Force's long-range bomber fleet. Military leaders discussed the roles of the B-52 and B-2 bombers and the necessity of modernizing these assets for future national security needs.
This hearing informs legislative oversight regarding the maintenance, modernization, and future procurement strategies for the U.S. Air Force's long-range strike capabilities, which directly impacts federal defense spending and military readiness.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Air Force
The branch is subject to congressional oversight regarding its current and future bomber force structure and procurement requirements.
Taxpayers
The funding for the maintenance and modernization of the bomber fleet is derived from federal tax revenue.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 29, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The subcommittee authorized non-subcommittee members to participate in the hearing after subcommittee members finished their questioning.
- The Air Force Global Strike Command is responsible for the B-52 and B-2 bomber fleets.
- The B-52 is identified as the nation's most versatile and diverse weapons system for long-range strike capabilities.
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- The B-2 bomber is designed to penetrate advanced integrated air defense systems to strike heavily defended targets.
- The hearing included testimony from the Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, the Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, and the Director of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office.
- Opening statements from Chairman Forbes and Ranking Member Courtney were submitted for the record rather than read aloud to save time for testimony.
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