Subcommittee Chairmen

Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), who will be taking over the chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee next year, today announced his subcommittee chairmen.

"Our subcommittees have an immense responsibility," he said in a statement. "We are fortunate to have a talented group of subcommittee chairmen. They share a wealth of policy and congressional expertise. All are up to the challenge of providing for the common defense, and meeting the high expectations of the U.S. taxpayer."

According to the statement, the new subcommittee chairmen -- all Republicans -- next year will be:

Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities -- Rep. Joe Wilson, South Carolina

Seapower and Projection Forces -- Rep. J. Randy Forbes, Virginia

Military Personnel -- Rep. Joe Heck, Nevada

Tactical Air and Land Forces -- Rep. Mike Turner, Ohio

Strategic Forces -- Rep. Mike Rogers, Alabama

Readiness -- Rep. Rob Wittman, Virginia

Oversight and Investigations -- Rep. Vicky Hartzler, Missouri