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Carter Requests Support for A-10 during Budget Discussions

Press Release

Date: March 16, 2016
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: National Security Government Budget and Spending

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.

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.


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