Michigan
Lawmakers push for new fighter wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Events in each Homes of Congress from Michigan are united of their efforts to safe a brand new mission for Selfridge ANB.
The A10 warthogs are being phased out by the tip of the last decade and probably sooner. The congressional delegation and the governor are pulling out all of the stops to get a dedication from the administration and Air Drive.
To date, each have been cagey about promising something.
Senator Gary Peters D-Michigan, who sits on the Armed Providers Committee, pushed the Air Drive Secretary on Selfridge Tuesday (Could 2).
“As you’re conscious, Selfridge is house to A10s that might be divested by the tip of the last decade with no substitute mission but acknowledged,” mentioned Peters.
Over within the GOP-controlled Home, Rep. John James R-Macomb is working all of the angles, together with greater than a fighter wing.
“We’re not simply speaking about fighters,” mentioned James. “We’re speaking in regards to the future in addition to hypersonic analysis. We’re speaking about cyber AI as nicely. “Not solely are we speaking about sustaining a fighter wing at Selfridge that has been there for over 100 years, Selfridge is a world fighter guard base. It’s part of our DNA, part of our tradition in Macomb County.”
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pledged $100 million in upgrades to the realm if the feds will log out on a brand new mission.
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