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Analysts, Colleagues Call Thornberry Retirement ‘A Loss’ for Congress

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Analysts, Colleagues Call Thornberry Retirement ‘A Loss’ for Congress
BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2018) U.S. Rep. William McClellan "Mac" Thornberry, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), speaks with Rear Adm. Michael E. Boyle, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-sup, commander, ROK Fleet. Thornberry's visit to CNFK is a part of an overall site visit to the Korean peninsula to meet with U.S. military components and gain a better understanding of the U.S. and ROK alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Carlisle)

When Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) leaves Congress in January 2021, he will take with him a deep knowledge and support of national defense that will take years to replace, colleagues and analysts said Sept. 30. The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) ranking member announced Monday that he would not seek reelection in the 2020 cycle. He will have served 13 terms on the Hill and three terms in HASC leadership – two as chairman and one as ranking member (Defense…

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