The week ahead

By Tony Bertuca / May 7, 2018 at 5:00 AM

The week ahead features an appearance on Capitol Hill by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, along with the House Armed Services Committee's marathon debate over the fiscal year 2019 defense authorization bill.

Monday

The Air Force Association hosts a breakfast with the Air Force deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and requirements.

Tuesday

The Association of the United States Army hosts a breakfast with the Army surgeon general.

https://www.ausa.org/events/institute-land-warfare-rogers-forum-west

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a discussion on the strategic future of the Arctic.

Wednesday

Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford will appear before the Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee to discuss the FY-19 budget request.

The House Armed Services Committee meets to mark up and vote on its version of the FY-19 defense authorization bill.

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson will speak at the National Science Foundation.

Thursday

The annual C4ISRNET Conference begins, featuring several Pentagon officials.

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a nomination hearing to consider several individuals for senior Pentagon positions.

The Hudson Institute hosts Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) for a discussion on U.S. naval power.

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