Washington,
April 15, 2015
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Mary Carpenter
(202-834-0386)
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense to request support for operations at Moody Air Force Base in Lowndes County, including the A-10 fleet operated by the 23d Wing, during fiscal year 2016 budget discussions.
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Carter testifies on the importance of First District military installations before House Appropriations Committee
Before the subcommittee, Carter testified on the importance of the A-10 Thunderbolt to our national security and asked for full funding for the fleet in the fiscal year 2016 Defense Appropriations bill.
"Plain and simple, the A-10 is the only aircraft of its kind that can effectively accomplish its mission of protecting our troops while loitering around the battlefield for any additional support that may be needed by ground forces", said Carter. "The A-10 platforms provide a cost-effective and proven mission set that is fully capable of filling a role that no other airframe can accomplish to that degree. With the F-35 untested in the close air support role, we cannot afford to retire the A-10 airframes, especially with how much life is left in the planes. That’s why I am requesting your support of full funding for the A-10 fleet in the Fiscal Year 2016 Defense Appropriations bill."
Carter's testimony in support of the A-10 is in addition to a letter that was recently submitted to the House Appropriations Committee requesting support and full funding for the aircraft fleet.
To view Carter's full testimony before the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, please click here.
