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US Sub Sinks Iranian Ship: Military Chiefs Brief Senate on "Epic Fury"

Top military leaders, including the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Vice Chief of Space Operations, deliver critical testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee on the current state of U.S. military readiness. Timestamps with key points: 0:21 - 10:01: Chairman Sullivan opens the subcommittee hearing on United States Armed Forces readiness. He discusses the ongoing conflict with Iran (Operation Epic Fury), the critical need for sustained munitions production, and strategic competition with China and Russia, highlighting their joint incursions into the Arctic. He also stresses the importance of funding homeland defense and asks for an assessment of recruiting and retention challenges. 10:06 - 17:08: Ranking Member Hirono delivers her opening remarks, questioning the shifting rationale and strategy behind the current war with Iran. She expresses concerns over the depletion of precision-guided munitions, objects to the use of military resources for border missions, and addresses the Secretary of Defense's questioning of standards for women in combat. 17:15 - 26:38: General Nvid (Army) and Admiral Kilby (Navy) provide their opening testimonies. General Nvid highlights the Army's global deployments, infrastructure investments, modernization efforts, and successful recruiting numbers. Admiral Kilby discusses the Navy's recent combat operations—including the sinking of an Iranian combatant—and efforts to improve sailor retention and housing. 26:48 - 28:39: The hearing is temporarily interrupted by protesters chanting that America does not want to fight a war for Israel. Capitol Police are called to escort the protesters out of the room. 28:48 - 41:11: Testimonies continue from the Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force. General Garing highlights the Marine Corps' recruiting success and barracks modernization. General LaMontagne emphasizes Air Force pilot training and the development of the B-21 and F-47 aircraft. General Bratton states that the Space Force will need to double in size to meet operational needs and protect the Joint Force from space-enabled attacks. 41:21 - 44:31: Diana Maurer from the GAO testifies that military readiness presents a mixed picture. She points out enduring issues with undermaintained weapon systems, a lack of spare parts, and the need for realistic sustainment planning across the services. 44:40 - 51:21: Chairman Sullivan leads a Q&A regarding the rapid development of low-cost technologies, citing the use of one-way attack drones in Operation Epic Fury. The military leaders confirm successes with the rapid deployment of drones, counter-UAS systems, and the Air Force Falco munition. 51:28 - 57:21: Ranking Member Hirono questions the witnesses on how the conflict with Iran will impact readiness, extended ship deployments, and munitions inventories. The military leaders agree to provide classified updates on burn rates, noting that it is too early in the conflict to fully determine the impact. 57:24 - 1:08:15: The panel discusses the successful turnaround in military recruiting and retention across all branches. The witnesses attribute this to strong senior-level focus, dedicated recruiters, medical processing reforms, and improved facilities, all achieved without lowering admission standards. 1:08:15 - 1:14:41: Senator Warren advocates for a "Right to Repair" policy to allow service members to maintain equipment without being blocked by defense contractors' intellectual property claims. The military leaders commit to providing data regarding programs with insufficient technical data for repairs. 1:14:42 - 1:36:31: Senators Scott and Hirono ask additional questions regarding amphibious ship readiness, Marine barracks, Navy suicide prevention, and training land leases in Hawaii. Ranking Member Hirono asks all witnesses if women serving in combat arms roles lower standards or readiness, to which all military leaders unequivocally answer "no". 1:36:38 - 1:55:11: Chairman Sullivan concludes the Q&A by discussing Air Force KC-46 tankers, B-21 bomber procurements, Space Force missile defense radars, and industrial base challenges. He closes the hearing by commending the Navy for reestablishing deterrence by neutralizing threats from the Iranian Navy. Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Location: SH-216 Hart Senate Office Building Key Witnesses Testifying The joint testimony features the current vice chiefs across the military branches: Gen. John D. Lamontagne, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Shawn N. Bratton, Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Adm. James W. Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations Gen. Bradford J. Gering, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Diana C. Maurer, Director of Defense Capabilities and Management, Government Accountability Office (GAO) Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Vice Chief of Space Operations testify on readiness. Film Credits: Department of War