Palm Coast Times

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6), a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, expressed deep concern over reports that the U.S. Army plans to slash 3,000 troops from its Special Forces ranks. In a statement released on Thursday, Congressman Waltz highlighted the potential ramifications of this decision on national security.

"I am stunned and appalled by reports indicating the U.S. Army will cut 3,000 troops from its special operations ranks as a means to manage their worst recruiting crisis since the Vietnam War," said Congressman Waltz. "The Secretary of the Army is trying to claim she’s only cutting support troops like intelligence analysts, psychological operations troops, and logistics personnel. In reality, these support troops are critical to our special operators' success in remote locations in 60-70 countries on any given day all over the world."

Special operators, according to Congressman Waltz, play a vital role in training allies across the globe and are indispensable for carrying out dangerous missions during times of conflict and deterring enemies. He emphasized that special operations are more relevant than ever in the face of threats from China, Russia, Iran, and terrorists in Afghanistan.

Expressing his concern about the Biden Administration dismissing the advice of senior military leaders, Congressman Waltz warned that such decisions could cripple the country's military capabilities. He criticized the administration's focus on investing in expensive climate and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, urging the Army to prioritize positioning soldiers for victory in future wars.

As the U.S. Army moves forward with its plans to reduce Special Forces ranks, Congressman Waltz's remarks underscore the need to carefully consider the potential impact on national security and the ability to effectively address emerging threats.

To find out more, go to this link: https://waltz.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=767