Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO), the incoming chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said today that strengthening the Army and Marine Corps will be one of the panel's top priorities when Democrats take control of the chamber in January. "I am convinced that the Army and Marines are near the breaking point," Skelton said at a press briefing today. He expressed particular concern about the Army's reserve component. However, Skelton said he is optimistic the services will receive the necessary...
