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House hearing spotlights strains on U.S. military mobility — stressed tankers, aging C-17s and medical airlift challenges
Summary
At a joint House Armed Services hearing, TRANSCOM and MARAD witnesses warned that limited government-preference cargo, an aging airlift and tanker fleet, and connectivity gaps are straining U.S. mobility. Lawmakers pressed for recapitalization, cargo access and steady funding.
House members pressed U.S. Transportation Command and the Maritime Administration on whether the nation has the ships, crews and aircraft needed to move and sustain forces globally, citing recent losses and an aging tanker and cargo fleet.
TRANSCOM commander General Reed told the committee that ‘‘the air refueling fleet is the most stressed fleet that we have’’ and urged continued investment in KC-46 recapitalization and improved fleet survivability and connectivity so crews can…
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