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Arrington Secures Critical Investments and Safeguards for Dyess and the Air Force
Washington,
July 15, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Rep. Jodey C. Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after passage of the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization (NDAA) Act, which cleared the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
“While not perfect, the defense authorization bill will give our troops the necessary tools and resources to be safe and successful in defending our nation and deterring adversaries like China and Russia. I am proud we were able to secure important investments for Dyess Air Force Base, including $22 million for B-1 hypersonic integration and a moratorium on B-1 retirements for an additional three years,” said Rep. Arrington. “It is critical to modernize B-1 bombers with advanced weapons systems and maximum lethality until we transition to the B-21 bomber. With evolving geopolitical and security threats, we must continue to invest in our bombers to project American air dominance across the globe. |