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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) this week secured wins for Georgia’s First Congressional District (GA-01) in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2025, investing in key improvements for our nation’s defense readiness and strengthening the local economy. 

“When GA-01’s military and economy are strong, the entire region benefits. I am proud to have brought critical funding home for our district, ensuring our bases remain among the best and most prepared in the nation while also supplying jobs and opportunities for servicemembers and civilians alike. With these funds, we will cement our district’s leadership in providing for our nation’s defense,” said Rep. Carter.                    

Combined, these funds will benefit the GA-01 by providing jobs, stimulating the economy by supporting local businesses, and strengthening our military operations. 

Specifically, this funding included: 

• $474 million for the Compass Call Aircraft, procured through Gulfstream; 
• Full funding for two Virginia-class submarines at Kings Bay Naval Base; 
• Full funding for one Columbia-class submarine at Kings Bay Naval Base; and, 
• $10 million for Infantry Support Weapons, procured through Daniel Defense.
• $7.8 million for the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) to field Multi-domain Emitter Threat (MET) systems.

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