ROCKWALL, TX. . . Yesterday, Congressman Ralph Hall (TX-04) continued his efforts to defend Bowie County’s Red River Army Depot and the 4,500+ jobs it supports. Hall, joined by 10 of his colleagues, called on the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Defense to ensure the Army’s prompt consideration of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) solicitation.

“I am honored to support the men and women at Red River in their efforts to provide our troops the necessary vehicles they need without delay,” said Hall. “I have worked with the good folks at Red River and at BAE Systems to ensure that the Department of Defense honors the approved competitive procurement plan for AMPV vehicles. While the program has been proceeding, we must remain vigilant of its continued progress. I want to ensure the agreed-upon funding and solicitation processes are not interrupted.”

Hall continued, “The AMPV program is vital to our troops who put their lives on the line daily. The current vehicle used by our troops dates back to the Vietnam era and does not meet the needs of an adequate modern Defense. Our troops deserve to have a vehicle that meets 100% of their needs, and suggestions that this program be delayed are without merit.  Unnecessarily delayed delivery of a new, more survivable and mobile vehicle places the lives of American soldiers at risk.”

“I will continue to fight for the proper funding and equipment our troops need to do their jobs safely and effectively, and I will continue to support the good work Red River Army Depot does on our troops’ behalf.”

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