Lt. Gen. Rex C. McMillian (right) joined National Guard and Reserve leaders from other military branches to discuss the fiscal year 2017 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee hearing March 16, 2016, in Washington. The leaders highlighted to Congress the vital role their components play in defense operations around the world and the importance of equipping and modernizing these forces. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Gonzalez/Released)