NEW : However , we are concerned about the tradeoffs involved in re-balancing the Department , '' New York Rep. John McHugh , the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services committee , said in a written statement . Budget received mixed reviews from congressional Republicans . Defense Secretary Robert Gates calls for phased out production of F-22 . Budget includes ` ` lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan , '' Gates says . Budget includes stronger institutional commitment to military 's all - volunteer force .
NEW : Budget received mixed reviews from congressional Republicans . Defense Secretary Robert Gates calls for phased out production of F-22 . Budget includes ` ` lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan , '' Gates says . Budget includes stronger institutional commitment to military 's all - volunteer force .