Sen. McCain "strongly supports" closure of US Joint Forces Command | 13NEWS / WVEC.com | Hampton Roads Local News, Virginia News & Breaking News | wvec.com | News for Hampton Roads, Virginia: "At the opening of the hearing on the future of U.S. Joint Forces Command, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said he strongly supports the proposal to close US Joint Forces Command, noting that the military needs to find efficient ways to operate.
The Senate Armed Services Committee is holding a full committee hearing on the Pentagon's recommendation to shut down the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk and other defense department initiatives to save money.
Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) requested today's hearing with hopes to save JFCOM. He says nothing should be done until Congress has a chance to fully understand why the Pentagon wants to close it. He also believes that if JFCOM closes, it could pose significant implications for the development of crucial training and war-fighting capabilities.
Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn says changes in the unified command plan have been forwarded to President Barack Obama and the president has not yet made the decision.
"
