CORTEZ MASTO, ROSEN, FEINSTEIN, PADILLA ADVOCATE FOR RENO TO RECEIVE UPGRADED AIRCRAFT FOR FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS

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"The decision to upgrade the Nevada Air National Guard's C-130H fleet with C-130Js would have a substantial impact on their readiness and firefighting capabilities in Nevada, California, and throughout the western United States, a vast region plagued by devastating wildland fires. The [Nevada Air National Guard's] 152nd Airlift Wing [in Reno] flies its legacy C-130s in some of the hottest temperatures, highest elevations, and in the most challenging mountainous environments of any C-130 unit.

As devastating wildland fires become more common occurrences in Nevada, California, and the western United States, it is critical to have increased capabilities for these firefighting missions. In light of this, we believe basing determinations should be made based on location and the missions served in particular regions of the country. Ensuring that the Air National Guard is ready to assist and respond to these emergencies should be a priority as you consider where to base more capable aircraft."

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