House Subcommittee Hearing on 2017 Air Force Budget and Readiness
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
The hearing establishes the legislative oversight process for the 2017 Air Force budget, which determines funding levels for military operations, training, and infrastructure that directly affect service members and national defense capabilities.
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U.S. Air Force
The agency's budget, operational readiness, and infrastructure funding are subject to the committee's review and authorization.
Subcommittee on Readiness members
Members are responsible for oversight and legislative action regarding the Department of Defense budget.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 12, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session focused on the Department of the Air Force's 2017 budget request and readiness posture.
- This was the first of four scheduled hearings regarding service budget requests and readiness.
- The committee examined risks associated with reduced installation investments identified in previous months.
- The hearing included testimony from three high-ranking Air Force officials: General David L. Goldfein, Lt. Gen. John W. Raymond, and Lt. Gen. John Cooper.
- The subcommittee's stated purpose was to clarify budget choices, funding priorities, and mitigation strategies for operational and training impacts.
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Why It Matters
The hearing establishes the legislative oversight process for the 2017 Air Force budget, which determines funding levels for military operations, training, and infrastructure that directly affect service members and national defense capabilities.
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Budget Cycle Oversight
The hearing is part of a structured four-part series of hearings on service readiness, indicating a systematic approach to the annual budget authorization process.
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