‘The way we’re going to get after it is to be honest about it, not to sweep it under the rug, and to talk about it,’ said Adm. Michael Gilday.

First-term Rep. Pat Fallon has had trouble recognizing the truth before.

Top Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee want a 3% to 5% rise in the Pentagon’s budget for 2022.

The Defense Department officials are scheduled to appear before the House Armed Services Committee.