U.S. Senator Jerry Moran has called on Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman U.S. Senator John McCain  and ranking member U.S. Senator Jack Reed to consider legislative language in the Fiscal Year 2016 Defense Authorization Bill to prioritize funding to maintain the current size of each of the Armed Services, and prevent further reduction in the size of the military’s force structure.

Moran noted despite a dangerous world with increasing demands on the service members and military families who call Kansas home, Department of Defense resources to protect the country and its citizens from conventional threats and terrorist attacks are dwindling. The Armed Services, particularly the Army, are facing potential force reductions that could put our nation’s defense at risk.

Moran said, “Fort Leavenworth’s unparalleled professional military education and Fort Riley’s vast training capability are essential to the Army when developing the American soldier. I have been working to make certain the Army understands the defense community in Kansas is committed to support Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, the Kansas Army National Guard as well as the Army as a whole. I will continue to work on maintaining troop levels at our bases in Kansas and across the country so that our nation’s defense and those who serve are ready and equipped to safeguard Americans from terrorists who attempt to destroy and attack our way of life.”