Good morning and the before i continue, i need to review the protocols for all members remotely joining the hearing. Members participating must be visible on screen for the purpose of identity verification, establishing and maintaining a quorum, participating in the proceedings and vote. Members must continue to use the Software Platform video function the entire time while in attendance unless they experience connectivity issues or other technical problems that render them unable to participate on camera. Until members experiencing technical difficulties if they should contact at the Committee Staff for assistance. With that, id like to turn to my opening remarks as i mentioned we believe we have 11 and maybe a quarter but well stretch that as far as we can and we appreciate you working with us so. First of all, today id like to welcome mr. Stefany Deputy Assistant secretary of the navy for research, development and acquisition. , Lieutenant General wise, for aviation aviation, and Li
Good morning, and welcome to the second subcommittee to reveal the departments fiscal year 2023 requests. But before i continue, i need to review protocols for all members who are locally joining the hearing. Members participating must be visible on screen for the purposes of identity, verification, establishing and maintaining a, participating in proceedings and voting. Members must continue to use the software platform, video function, while in attendance. And an experience connectivity issues or technical problems that render them unable to participate. If a member is experiencing technical difficulties they should contact the Committee Staff for systems. With that, id like to turn to my opening remarks, as i mentioned, we believe we have we will stretch it as far as we can. We appreciate you working with us. First of all, welcome, the principal civilian deputy Lieutenant General wise deputy for aviation and Lieutenant General heckle, commanding general for calm that Development Com