WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued a statement following the release of the National Commission on the Future of the Army’s report submitted to Congress. 

The Commission, which is comprised of eight commissioners appointed by Congress and the White House, was tasked with examining the Army’s structure and policies relating to its size, mission, and force mix between the active component, the Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve.  The report outlines 63 recommendations for the Army, Congress, Department of Defense, and the White House to consider.

Senator Reed stated:

“This was a challenging assignment and I’d like to thank the Commissioners for their hard work and thoughtful input.  I commend them for their transparent and inclusive approach.  They sought out countless soldiers, military personnel, elected officials, and others to hear multiple views and compile a comprehensive assessment.  I look forward to working with Chairman McCain and our colleagues on the Committee as we review their recommendations and ensure that any action we take strengthens our Army.”

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