WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. John Hoeven issued the following news release:
Senator John Hoeven met Thursday with Michael Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, in preparation for Duffey's review of Minot Air Force Base (MAFB). Hoeven outlined the importance of accelerating the development of the Sentinel program, upgrading the B-52 and the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) missile, as well as continuing to procure new MH-139 helicopters. In his position, Duffey is responsible for acquisitions, logistics and material readiness across the Department of War.
"Minot Air Force Base is the only dual nuclear base in our nation, with an incredibly important mission given the security challenges we face around the globe," said Ho...