No facility in the country is better equipped or more operationally ready to host the F-35A than McEntire Joint National Guard Base.
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Bringing the F-35 to McEntire would strengthen our national defense, support our Airmen and their families, and carry that legacy forward. McEntire is ready for the next generation of American airpower, and I’m proud to stand with our…
South Carolina has long been a cornerstone of America’s national defense. We joined our colleagues in urging the Air Force to bring the F-35 to McEntire Joint National Guard Base because South Carolina has earned this mission.
I am proud to lead this letter with Senator Graham to showcase why South Carolina is best fit for the F-35 mission. McEntire Joint National Guard Base has spent decades building purpose driven infrastructure and a top-rated airspace.
The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is a national model for excellence and readiness. After a decade of strategic preparation, the 169th Fighter Wing has the infrastructure and personnel to welcome F-35s. Add in a…
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America cannot allow Beijing to maintain its chokehold on the critical minerals that power our economy, our defense, and our modern lives.
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The birth tourism industry has disrespected what it means to be an American by selling and profiting from the freedoms and values that men and women across our country died for.
Until then, we’ll keep the pressure on and continue to fight for a return to service standards that not only meet but exceed expectations.
We’ll be watching the USPS’s team closely to see if and how these recommendations are implemented, and whether they actually make meaningful improvements in delivery time.
I’m grateful to Inspector General Tammy Hull and her team for their thorough review process in South Dakota and their thoughtful recommendations for improvements.
We’ve heard from thousands of South Dakotans who have real concerns about their mail service.
It’s encouraging and unsurprising that the Inspector General’s report studying the mail service in South Dakota shows evidence to back up what we’ve been hearing and seeing for years: the United States Postal Service is not adequately…
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