National Defense and Security

Our military men and women bravely risk their lives to defend the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy as Americans.

We have a duty to help our servicemen and women have the protection, the resources, and the certainty required to successfully protect our country and keep our families safe. That is why Congressman Turner continues to lead the charge against irresponsible and devastating cuts to our nation's military funding that could seriously jeopardize our national security.

As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Turner has been a lead advocate for securing proper funding for the U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is vital to our national security as Russia and China increase their nuclear stockpiles. In addition, Congressman Turner has spoken out about Russia and China's aggressive pursuits in Space. He is helping lead efforts to ensure America remains the leader in outer space, and that Ohio stays at the forefront of opportunities to grow the U.S. space and defense program.

More on National Defense and Security

TURNER Urges Support of FY18 NDAA Conference Report
November 14, 2017
Press Release

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces spoke today on the House floor in favor of the conference report on the defense spending bill for fiscal year 2018. Chairman Turner, one of the conferees, delivered the following remarks:

Issues: National Defense and Security Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
TURNER and Tsongas on Air Force Reporting Failures
November 7, 2017
Press Release

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and co-chair of the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus released the following statement regarding the Air Force's failure to report the assault committed by the eventual shooter in the Texas church massacre:

Issues: Military Sexual Assault Prevention National Defense and Security Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
TURNER Brings Thornberry to Wright-Patt
October 23, 2017
Press Release

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Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces hosted House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base today.

Issues: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base National Defense and Security
TURNER and Ohio Lawmakers at Ohio Defense Forum
October 17, 2017
Press Release

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TURNER Opens Ohio Defense Forum
October 16, 2017
Press Release

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Issues: National Defense and Security Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
TURNER on Iran Deal
October 13, 2017
Press Release

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and member of the House Intelligence Committee released the following statement:

Issues: National Defense and Security
TURNER Holds Hearing on Army Plan to Modernize Communications
September 27, 2017
Press Release

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces made the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Subcommittee's hearing on the Army's tactical network modernization strategy. For testimony and to watch the hearing click here.

"The Subcommittee meets today to review the Army's Tactical Network modernization strategy.

I'd like to welcome our witnesses representing the Army:

Issues: National Defense and Security
TURNER On Treaty on Open Skies
September 26, 2017
Press Release

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces released the following statement after a report that U.S. officials will restrict Russian observation flights:

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TURNER and Banks Visit WPAFB
September 19, 2017
Press Release

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) today.

Issues: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base National Defense and Security
TURNER on Afghanistan
August 20, 2017
Press Release

Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10) of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces released the following statement after President Trump's announcement on Afghanistan:

"President Trump's announcement this evening makes it even more clear that Congress must act as soon as possible to repeal the sequestration of defense in order to appropriately fund our military. Maintaining a budgetary fiction at odds with the realities of the missions our men and women in uniform are asked to perform is irresponsible. The majority of Republicans in Congress want to repeal defense sequestration. Now is the time to do it."

Issues: National Defense and Security