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May

19
2016

5:00 pm EDT - 6:00 pm EDT

Past Event

New demands on the military and the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act

Thursday, May 19, 2016

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Brookings Institution
Saul/Zilkha Rooms

1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC
20036

On May 19, the Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence at Brookings (21CSI) hosted Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) to address major reforms to the organization of the Department of Defense, the defense acquisition system, and the military health system included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, which is planned for consideration by the Senate as soon as next week.

Given his role as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, McCain also addressed ongoing budget challenges for the Department of Defense and the military and his views on what needs to be done. Michael O’Hanlon, senior fellow and co-director of 21CSI, moderated the discussion.

New demands on the military and the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act

Discussion between Sen. John McCain and Michael O'Hanlon