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| https://mcsally.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-rep-mcsally-statement-possible-expansion-rpa-missions-davis-monthan | U.S. Rep. McSally Statement on Possible Expansion of RPA Missions to Davis-Monthan | 2015-12-10 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | AZ | Martha McSally | M001197 | mcsally.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Martha McSally today released the following statement after the Air Force announced it was considering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base as a location to house expanded remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations. Remotely piloted aircraft have drastically changed the way we fight, and theres no better base to conduct the Air Forces future RPA missions than Davis-Monthan, said Rep. McSally. DM features a robust command and control and communications infrastructure, was just named Installation of the Year for Air Combat Command, and is based in a community that supports a high quality of life for Airmen and their families. In fact, this mission already occurs here as part of the Air National Guards 214th Reconnaissance Groups RPA operations. In addition, should launch and recovery elements be a part of these new units, Southern Arizonas 300 days a year of sunshine, abundant air space, and proximity to Fort Huachuca and the Barry F. Goldwater range, along with the ability to train with other assets like A-10s and F-16s, make DM ideal for these missions. These new units could be a major boost for Southern Arizona, and we need to quickly unite as a community to show strong support to bring them here. The Air Force announced today it is developing plans to double the number of RPA flying squadrons and increase RPA manning and associated resources by 2,500-3,000 Airmen. The announcement can be read HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |