U. S. Army secretaryrn christe wormuth and army chief of staff general James Mcconville test of adam President Bidens 2024 budget request before Senate Appropriations subcommittee. During their 90 minute hearing that outlined the focus the focus on people, redness and modernization. Will call this committee to order. I want to thank secretary wormuth and general mcconville for being here. Welcome back to both of you. We appreciate your leadership in our nations army look forward to discussing the armys Budget Priorities for fy 20204. Before we begin a like to express my condolences to the entire army family following last weeks tragic death of three soldiers and helicopter accident in alaska and i comes on heels of recent death of nine soldiers following a midair collision of two helicopters in kentucky. Ensuring a brave men and women in uniform have access to the best training and equipment they need is a priority of this committee. I have wanted to do more from him about your order f