SOCOM's purchasing power has been reduced by 14% since 2019, despite increasing demand for support worldwide. I am, however, optimistic about President Trump's direction to include a significant increase in the fiscal year 27 defense budget and what this will mean for SOCOM in the future. I look forward to reviewing the budget and putting SOCOM on a path that increases to get them to a steady state of at least $20 billion annually in their budget. (02:31–02:43)
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Asserts optimism about a significant increase in the fiscal year 27 defense budget under President Trump.
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