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  • Jack McGinn

    Veteran

    I am Jack McGinn, the Chairman of the Industry Board of Advisors for the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC). My comments will focus on the impacts of current and projected budget cuts on the DoD Modeling and Simulation (M&S) industry in the Hampton Roads region. As I meet with the leaders of our member companies, the recurring theme I hear from them regarding doing business with DoD and the government can be summed up in one word: uncertainty.

  • Joe Wargo

    Veteran

    I'm Director, Virginia Troops to Teachers. Defense budget cuts could greatly affect funding of the Troops to Teachers program and severely hinder the ability of veterans to teach in our public schools.

  • John Stevens

    Veteran

    As a small business owner working in defense of our nation, defense cuts are likely to hurt my business and my family. But more importantly, such cuts as have been envisioned this year as a result of "sequestration" will seriously damage our nation's ability to defend the routes of international commerce...

  • Shari Flatley

    Military Family

    My husband serves on a nuclear submarine and over the last ten years i have seen the maning drop to dangerous levels. I worry for his and his crews safety because they are forced to work fifteen hour days on a regular basis.

  • Bert Ortiz

    USN (Ret)

    I am genuinely and deeply concerned about the growing and continued attack on these pay and compensation packages, including health care and benefits for our active duty, veterans and retirees...

  • Craig Quigley

    Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

    Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) RADM Craig Quigley discusses the impact of defense cuts on Hampton Roads region.