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| https://mcsally.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/mission-accomplished-final-defense-bill-includes-major-s-az-wins | Mission Accomplished: Final Defense Bill Includes Major S. AZ Wins Championed by U.S. Rep. McSally | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | mcsally.house.gov | legacy | Bill Includes Funding for Missions at DM, Fort Huachuca, S. AZ. Defense Suppliers WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), comprehensive defense legislation that contained numerous Southern Arizona priorities tirelessly championed by U.S. Representative Martha McSally. The legislation contains full funding for the A-10 and EC-130H Compass Call, two aircraft stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, as well as provisions to retain and help expand missions at Fort Huachuca. “Today’s bill is a win for Southern Arizona and our national defense,” said Congresswoman McSally. “The legislation includes provisions I advocated for to protect Southern Arizona’s critical military assets, including the A-10 and EC-130H and missions at Fort Huachuca, as well as language I authored to mandate an A-10/F-35 fly-off. It also increases end strength, preserves our most vital aircraft, includes the largest pay raise for troops in six years, and funds weapon systems, like the Tomahawk missile produced in Southern Arizona, we need to take on ISIS and other emerging threats. Providing for the common defense is the most important obligation we have to the American people. I’m proud to see this legislation begin to reverse the atrophying of our armed services and ensure our military has the training, resources, and manpower it needs to keep Americans safe.” “On behalf of the DM50, I want to thank Congresswoman McSally for her efforts to preserve Southern Arizona’s all-important military assets in this legislation,” said Bob Logan, President of the DM50. “Both of Davis-Monthan’s signature flying missions, the A-10 and EC-130H, are given full authorization in this bill. We also recognize her work to protect Southern Arizona’s growing defense industry, including one of the area’s largest employers in Raytheon Missile Systems that is receiving orders to build additional missiles for multiple platforms. These are important victories for everyone in our community, and we appreciate Congresswoman McSally’s leadership to keep our valuable defense assets strong at Davis-Monthan AFB and in Southern Arizona.” "While we are still in the process of reviewing the Bill for issues affecting Fort Huachuca, we are thrilled that it recognizes our consistent efforts to preserve and replenish water resources in Southern Arizona,” said Kevin Peterson, President of the Huachuca 50. “We look forward to continued support from CM McSally on enhancing critical capabilities and advocating for new missions for the Fort." “The Southern AZ Defense Alliance (SADA) appreciates the leadership of the Arizona congressional delegation regarding the passage of the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including that of US Rep. Martha McSally in her service on the US House Armed Services Committee,” said Larry Lucero, President of SADA. “Her steadfast support for the USAF Davis Monthan Air Force Base and for the US Army’s Fort Huachuca is greatly valued, including preserving current missions but also creating the possibility of bringing additional missions to these great military installations in Southern Arizona.” In addition to providing full funding for the aircraft stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base and missions at Fort Huachuca, today’s legislation includes a provision authored by Rep. McSally to mandate an A-10, F-35 fly-off before any A-10 can be retired. The legislation details what capabilities a fly-off must test, including Close Air Support and Combat Search and Rescue, two missions currently performed by the A-10. More about that fly-off can be read in Rep. McSally’s op-ed HERE. Additional Southern Arizona priorities contained in today’s legislation include: Provisions to retain and help expand missions at Fort Huachuca, including the laboratory and testing evaluation center, Electronic Proving Grounds, and Remotely Piloted Aircraft; Language to address pharmacy wait times at military medical treatment facilities; Language to facilitate growth capabilities within the electromagnetic spectrum, a key Fort Huachuca priority; Funding for 196 Tomahawk missiles to be produced by Raytheon Missile Systems; Provisions supporting Raytheon’s Joint Air to Ground missiles; And an amendment to streamline the hiring of veterans as Customs and Border Protection Officers and Agents along the border. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |