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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 2017 budget discussions.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW CARTER'S FULL TESTIMONY 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 2017 Defense Appropriations bill.

"A-10s have been providing critical close air support (CAS) for our ground troops since they first entered service in the 1970s," Carter said. "The combination of capabilities and its survivability against defensive platforms allows A-10s to continue to play a major role in air campaigns. That’s why I am supporting full funding for the operations of the A-10 fleet. "

To view Carter's full testimony before the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, please click here.