
The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee has signaled support for the Army’s new, wide-ranging transformation plan, which has included cutting several major programs, calling it "a positive step.” Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the House Armed Services Committee ranking member, is one of the first senior national security-focused lawmakers to comment on the new Army Transformation Initiative, while noting Congress is still awaiting specifics on the planned divestments. “While we still need to receive the details and review…