[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 5, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H3660-H3661]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the sound of freedom is 
roaring at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Wayne County, North 
Carolina.
  This past week, I visited the base with my colleague, Representative 
Nickel, and Goldsboro Mayor Charles Gaylor.
  It was a pleasure meeting the new wing commander. We had an extensive 
discussion regarding divestment, the new Air Task Force, and upgrading 
the combat range.
  It is crucial to recognize that Seymour Johnson plays a vital role in 
eastern North Carolina's economy, which is economically distressed. It 
is imperative that we prioritize our national security interests and 
protect this community.
  I support the National Defense Authorization Act, including a 
provision requiring the Air Force to contract with the Department of 
Defense to conduct an assessment and report back to Congress.
  The Air Force must prioritize transparency and accountability to the 
Wayne County residents.

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