Washington, April 15 -- Rep. John James issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman John James urged the House Armed Services Committee to include funding in the National Defense Authorization Act for critical modernization efforts at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in preparation for the arrival of the F-15EX and KC-46 Pegasus missions.
Rep. James highlighted the importance of Selfridge for America's national defense.
"Selfridge is not just a Michigan asset-it is a cornerstone of our homeland defense," said James. "As the only Air National Guard installation with a 100 percent federally owned flightline, its strategic location near the northern border, the longest land border in the world, its proven joint-force integration...