Veterans and Servicemembers

Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland questioned U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Strickland questioned Hegseth’s decision to fire General George and his decision to deny four qualified servicemembers the promotion to Brigadier General. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: …

Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Admiral Samuel Paparo, General Xavier T. Brunson, and John Noh on the deterrence and warfighting readiness of the US and its allies in the Indo-Pacific. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here:  Chairman Mike Rogers: Ms. Strickland’s recognized.  Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith and thank you to our…

Washington D.C. – On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Lieutenant General Brian Eifler on the Basic Allowance for Housing’s (BAH) ability to keep pace with rising housing costs, and questioned Lieutenant General Caroline Miller on how these rising housing costs will impact military readiness. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here:  Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you Chairman Fallon and Ranking…

Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned General Christopher LaNeve on the current state of U.S. Army readiness and questioned General John Lamontagne on the current capabilities of the U.S. Air Force fleet. Strickland also demanded answers on Secretary Hegseth’s decision to fire General Randy George as Chief of Staff to the…

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Strickland questioned Vice Commandant Thomas Allan on workforce growth, retention, and development, and on the 25 Coast Guard stations that have been closed or downgraded since 2024. Rep. Strickland offers condolences to the family and shipmates of Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Tyler Jaggers. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here:  Chairman Mike Ezell: Chair…

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Strickland questioned Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, on if the Defense Department is adhering to the National Defense Strategy, while taking actions against Iran. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here:  Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you, Chairman Rogers. Under Secretary Colby, you were one of the principal architects of the 2026 National Defense Strategy. And, that document…