Army Chief Calls for Rethink of Cuts

Press Release

Today, The Wall Street Journal featured an article on Gen. Ray Odierno, the Army chief of staff, and his concerns over the same issue U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, has been diligently working in Congress to ensure the stability of the military, Whitfield, joined by the entire Kentucky Delegation in the United States House of Representatives, sent a letter last month (attached) to Colonel Robert C. Wittig, the Commander of the United States Army Environmental Command in Fort Sam Houston, Texas to express support for the current troop level at Fort Campbell.

"I will continue to adamantly oppose any efforts to reduce troops and services to the level suggested by a recent Department of Army assessment," said Representative Whitfield. "I have previously discussed this issue with Major General Gary Volesky and expressed my concern and support for keeping Fort Campbell strong. We must also remain firm in our commitment to our nation's security, defense operations, and military personnel."

Source