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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today supported the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included more than $320 million in funding for military projects and installations in Georgia’s First Congressional District. 

The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.        

“Coastal Georgia is a strong military community, and it’s important that we have the world-class resources that our world-class troops deserve. I’m proud to have advocated for and supported this funding, which will cement our district’s leadership in President Trump’s peace through strength agenda,” said Rep. Carter.       

The funding includes: 

• $105 million for Fort Stewart Barracks (extended)
• $22 million for Fort Stewart 10-megawatt plant (extended)
• $25.4 million for joint power generation and grid funding at Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart (extended) 
• $119 million for Trident refit facility expansion project at Kings Bay 
• $11.2 million for Kings Bay Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition modernization (extended) 
• $3.8 million for Air Guard Savannah Combat Readiness Troop Camp Design
• $11.4 million for Savannah Hilton Head International Airport’s corrosion control facility 
• $27 million for Savannah Hilton Head International Airport’s Dining Hall and Services Train Facility                                           

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