National Defense and Security

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after attending the Missile Defense Review rollout at the Pentagon this morning:

"The Missile Defense Review provides a timely and necessary response to our adversaries' advancements in capabilities. This review rightly and strongly reaffirms the United States' commitment to keeping the American people and our allies safe through maintaining and enhancing a robust deterrence. I look forward to continuing to work with the Administration on this critical national security issue."

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Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) issued the following statement regarding Secretary of Defense James Mattis:

"Our military has been rebuilt under Secretary Mattis's leadership. He has been a strong partner in working with Congress as a force of reason to robustly support our troops in grave and perilous times. I want to sincerely thank him for his service to our country and the important work he's done to make the United States and the world safer."

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces is currently leading a letter to President Donald J. Trump strongly urging his administration to uphold its commitment of $733 billion to restore our nation's military as they complete the fiscal year 2020 President's Budget. The letter, which currently has 70 signatures of House members, will be sent to the President at the end of next week.

Today, the Pentagon made public its decision to locate the F-35 Hybrid Product Support Integrator (HPSI) Organization at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The new mission will bring at least 400 jobs, with the potential for more to be located at the base over the next several years.

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a two-month deadline for Russia to comply with Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty:

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces issued the following statement regarding the Department of Defense's audit:

"The House Armed Services Committee required this audit knowing that the outcome would paint a bleak picture of the financial controls and information systems at the Department of Defense. These basic accounting failures have cost our taxpayers, our men and women in uniform, and ultimately our greater national security. Now that we have a clearer picture of the failures at the DoD, we can take action to fix them, hold leadership at DoD accountable, and save important resources for protecting our country."

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces released the following statement on the National Defense Strategy Commission report:

This week, the House of Representatives passed the Conference Report for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2019. This bill will now go to the President to be signed into law. Once signed, this will mark the first time in years Congress has ensured on time funding to our military.