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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and seventeen of their colleagues sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan raising concerns... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I also want to welcome General McConville this morning, and to thank him for his many years of service to our nation.  I would also like to acknowledge General McConville’s family who are here with us... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a member of the Armed Services Committee, applauded the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for agreeing to... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I also want to welcome Admiral Moran and Lieutenant General Berger to this confirmation hearing regarding their nominations to be the chiefs of their respective services.  I want to thank both of you for your many... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing to discuss the Department’s proposal to establish a United States Space Force.  I would also like to welcome our distinguished witnesses, and I look forward to their testimony. All of us... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and four other members of the Armed Services Committee, today sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Defense... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I want to join Senator Inhofe in welcoming Secretary Spencer, Admiral Richardson, and General Neller to the Committee this morning to testify on the plans and programs of the Department of the Navy in our review of the... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I want to join Senator Inhofe in welcoming Secretary Wilson and General Goldfein to the Committee this morning to testify on the plans and programs of the Department of the Air Force in our review of the Fiscal Year... Read More

Thank you, Chairman Inhofe, and I join you in welcoming our nominees this morning.  I want to thank you for your decades of military service and your willingness to continue to serve our nation.  I also want to welcome your families and... Read More

Thank you, Chairman Inhofe.  I want to join you in welcoming Secretary Perry back to this committee, and I want welcome Administrator Gordon-Hagerty, who is appearing here for the first time.  Thank you both for your service. ... Read More

Thank you, Chairman Inhofe, and I would like to join you in welcoming Secretary Esper and General Milley to this morning’s hearing.  This will likely be the last time that General Milley testifies before this committee in his capacity as... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, admonished the Trump Administration after Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan released a long-awaited list of which authorized military... Read More

CRANSTON, RI - U.S. Senator Jack Reed has presented Rhode Island Vietnam veteran Terrence Brown with medals he earned but never received for his service during the Vietnam War.  A veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Harvey received a Purple... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan informed him that he would not keep his pledge to identify... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the U.S. Senate voted 59-41 to block President Trump’s controversial national emergency declaration, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, issued the following... Read More

Thank you, Senator Inhofe, for holding this hearing to consider funding levels for the Department of Defense.  I join you in welcoming our witnesses this morning, and I look forward to their testimony. Before we consider the details of the... Read More

Thank you, Chairman Inhofe, and I join you in welcoming our witnesses this morning.  General Scaparrotti is returning to testify before this committee for the third time on the U.S. military posture and programs in Europe.  He is... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to better protect customers, increase transparency for investors, and ensure public companies are prioritizing cybersecurity and data privacy, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to President Trump's nuclear summit with Kim Jong Un of North Korea: “This was a significant... Read More

Thank you, Senator Inhofe.  I also want to thank all the distinguished witnesses for agreeing to testify today. Ms. Creedon, you have a long history serving this committee, including as the lead professional staff member for the Strategic Forces... Read More