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Hudson Statement on Deactivation of 440th AW
02/05/16 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016
Hudson Statement on Deactivation of 440th AW
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement in response to reports that officials from the Army and the Air Force signed off on a plan to deactivate the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg’s Pope Airfield:
“I am deeply disappointed in this irresponsible decision to deactivate the 440th Airlift Wing. This unit is absolutely critical to conduct the type of training that both Airborne and Special Operations forces located at ‘the epicenter of the universe’ rely on to conduct the high risk missions they’re charged with in combat. As barbaric terrorist like ISIS and murderous regimes like Iran seek to destroy our country, I fear this action will put our national security at risk.
“Beyond the immediate hit on readiness, this decision will negatively impact our service members, their families and our local economy. While I understand we face challenging fiscal times, I expect the Pentagon to make budget decisions without sacrificing the safety of our nation or the great men and women who fight to defend it.”
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