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.

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ICYMI: Turner Questions Military Leaders on Sequestration
March 17, 2015
Press Release

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Issues: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base National Defense and Security
Turner Denounces Obama's Secret Deal with German Chancellor Angela Merkel
March 12, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC: Following press reports that President Obama negotiated a secret deal with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and unilaterally agreed not to provide lethal assistance to Ukraine, Congressman Mike Turner sent a letter to the president requesting that he:

(1) Immediately brief Congress on any and all details related to the alleged negotiations.

Issues: National Defense and Security
TURNER: Iran is a Threat to the United States
March 3, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC: Today, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress, Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces released the following statement:

"A nuclear Iran is unacceptable.

Iran's turbulent past, along with its unstable central government prove that the country cannot be trusted, especially when negotiating issues like weapons of mass destructions.

Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner: Obama's Turnaround on the Abrams Tank is a Clear Victory
March 2, 2015
Press Release

Dayton, OH: Today, Congressman Mike Turner toured the Lima Tank Plant facility. Congressman Turner chairs the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land forces, which has direct oversight of the acquisition of the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Program. The Lima Tank Plant is the only facility that modernizes Abrams tanks for the military services.

Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner: A Budget that Fails to Fully Fund Defense Will Not Pass the House
March 2, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC: Congressman Mike Turner led 70 members of Congress in an effort to end the devastating effects of sequestration on our Defense Department and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

On Friday February 27, the lawmakers sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner to ask for his support and leadership to ensure that national defense is adequately funded at or above the $561 billion included in the President's budget request.

Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner on CNN: The Threat Against the Mall of America is a Terrorist Attack
February 23, 2015
Press Release

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Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner: Obama should listen to New Secretary of Defense
February 12, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC: Following the confirmation of the new Secretary of Defense, Ash Carter, Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement:

"Ash Carter boasts an impressive track record at the Pentagon and has made it clear that he will be 'entirely straight and upfront with the President.'

Just last week, Ash Carter stated, that he was 'very much inclined' to provide arms to Ukraine and that, 'we need to support the Ukrainians in defending themselves.'

Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner, Slaughter, and Tsongas Push New Defense Secretary Ash Carter to Focus on Curbing Sexual Assault in the Military
February 12, 2015
Press Release

Reps. Turner, Slaughter, and Tsongas, to Send Bipartisan Letter Asking New Defense Secretary Ashton Carter to Focus on Curbing Sexual Assault in the Military

Report Released Yesterday Shows Women and Men Who Come Forward at Service Academies Are Subject to Retaliation

Official Confirmation by Senate is Expected Today

Issues: National Defense and Security Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Turner: The President's request for an AUMF is not a National Security Strategy
February 11, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC—Today, following President Obama's formal request for a new authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) against ISIL, Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement:

"This request is not a national security strategy. Instead of clear, decisive international leadership, we continue to see reluctance and indecision by the President.

Issues: National Defense and Security
Turner: No Reason to Believe Putin in Minsk Peace Talks
February 10, 2015
Press Release

Washington, DC: Today, ahead of Wednesday's planned peace talks between Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin, and pro-Russia separatist leaders in Minsk, Belarus, Congressman Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, released the following statement:

"Within the last year, Mr. Putin has flagrantly and deliberately violated the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, the Budapest Memorandum, and the Minsk Protocol.

Issues: National Defense and Security