[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING FORT RUCKER AND MAXWELL-GUNTER AIR FORCE BASE

  (Mrs. ROBY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, with Congress out of session for the recent 
Easter district work period, I had the opportunity to visit Fort Rucker 
and Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, two outstanding military 
installations in Alabama's Second District. It is so important that I 
stay up to date with the needs and priorities of our military bases, 
and I appreciate those who took the opportunity to meet with me 
recently.
  As a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, 
properly funding our military is one of my top priorities. I will 
always work to ensure that Fort Rucker and Maxwell-Gunter Air Force 
Base remain strong components in our national defense infrastructure.
  Mr. Speaker, over the last year, I have appreciated working alongside 
the administration that has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 
rebuilding our military after years of damaging cuts. I am proud to 
serve in a congressional district that is home to two of our Nation's 
finest military installations, and I will continue to provide the brave 
men and women of our military with the best possible resources to 
ensure that they are well-prepared for whatever challenges they may 
face as they work to keep us safe.
  Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to close by wishing Maxwell-Gunter 
Air Force Base a happy 100th birthday. This past Saturday, Maxwell 
celebrated 100 years of dedicated service. I speak for the entire 
Second District in saying that we appreciate all that these men and 
women do for our country, and our community, and I know that our region 
looks forward to many more years of partnership.
  Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to be an advocate for Fort Rucker 
and Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base here in Congress, and I take this 
responsibility very seriously.

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