However, the panel's Republican chairman, Senator Jim Inhofe, expressed concern, telling reporters on a conference call he wanted local input on decisions on base names.
"We respect all of our partners’ opinions and beliefs, and encourage them to bring their whole selves to work while adhering to our dress code policy."
High ranking officials for the D.C. National Guard have confirmed that several Guardsmen reached out this week following the series of events that unfolded last week.