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Joint Chiefs’ Vice Chair Nom Offers Support For Congress’ Acquisition Reform Proposals

Joint Chiefs’ Vice Chair Nom Offers Support For Congress’ Acquisition Reform Proposals
The 37th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, receives a Cincinnati CLX laser cutter demonstration from Jake Zeman, an engineering technician with Marine Depot Maintenance Command, in Barstow, CA on Dec. 9, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juaquin Greaves)

The nominee to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has offered for a series of sweeping acquisition reform proposals currently moving through Congress, specifically citing a need to cut down on the lengthy requirements process it takes to deliver new capabilities. Gen. Christopher Mahoney, who is currently assistant commandant of the Marine Corps and would chair the Pentagon’s Joint Requirements Oversight Council if confirmed as the vice chairman, pointed during his confirmation hearing to “very,…

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