Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody testifies before the House's Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Feb. 25, 2015, in Washington, D.C. As part of his testimony, Cody spoke about the challenge of last year's force reductions and the impact of fiscal uncertainty on the force while facing global demands and geopolitical realities. In addition to Cody, the other witnesses were Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, Master Chief Petty Office of the Navy Michael D. Stephens, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Ronald Green. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)