New Kentucky National Guard Joint Readiness Center Dedicated by Rogers & Tonini

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New Kentucky National Guard Joint Readiness Center Dedicated by Rogers & Tonini

Congressman Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) joined State Adjutant General Edward W. Tonini today to dedicate the new Kentucky National Guard Joint Readiness Center (JRC) in London.

The first of three phases for the new regional base of operations is now complete, with phase two underway. Congressman Rogers has secured $11.4 million dollars during the last three years to bring the Kentucky National Guard training, recruitment and operations center to Southeastern Kentucky.

"Since 9-11, more than ten thousand Kentucky National Guard troops have been deployed to support the Global War on Terror. Our troops should no longer be referred to as ‘Weekend Warriors.' A name like ‘Relentless Warriors' is much more appropriate for the men and women serving our country and their families," stated Rogers. "We depend on them in times of national crisis and local disasters. Providing them with facilities, like the Joint Readiness Center, will enhance their service in times of public need."

Once complete, the Joint Readiness Center will serve more than military operations. It will be a launching point and long range communications center for military support for local authorities in times of natural and man-made disasters, as well as homeland security missions. The JRC will conduct training for emergency first responders and provide rapid-response for search and rescue missions with the Civil Air Patrol. In addition, a Drug Demand Reduction education center will be housed at the facility for public use in drug education.

As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rogers works to secure funding for important initiatives in the Fifth Congressional District.

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