Lamborn Named Vice Chair of HASC Strategic Forces Subcommittee

Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) has been named the vice chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, committee Chairman Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) said yesterday. The committee has not operated with vice chairmen for its subcommittees in recent years, but Thornberry said an unprecedented strategic environment necessitated strengthening the panel’s leadership team. Lamborn has been one of the top lieutenants for Republicans on the Strategic Forces Subcommittee in recent years, helping push the Administration on its nuclear modernization commitments. “This appointment will allow me to serve in a critical leadership role operating at the cutting edge of our missile defense, military space, and energy related national security programs,” Lamborn said in a statement. “I will work hard to protect our nation, ensure that our region continues to be an essential asset to our national security, and will expand the influence of Colorado’s civilian and military defense industries.” Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) will serve as the vice chairman for the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee.