Press Releases
January 8, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon learning of the attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8), her staff, and her constituents:
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Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement upon learning of the attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8), her staff, and her constituents: January 6, 2011
Congressman Mike Turner called on Defense Secretary Robert Gates to evaluate the results of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle's (EFV) testing program before determining whether to cancel the program.
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Congressman Mike Turner called on Defense Secretary Robert Gates to evaluate the results of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle's (EFV) testing program before determining whether to cancel the program. This follows Secretary Gates' announcement that he has slated the EFV for termination and will use the remaining funds in the program to shut down the program.
January 2, 2011
The provisions sponsored by Rep. Turner in the FY 11 NDAA are intended to "reduce the number of sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces" and "improve the response of the Department of Defense, the military departments, and the Armed Forces to reports of sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces."
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The 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that Congress passed on 12/22/2010 contains numerous provisions advocated by Rep. Mike Turner of Dayton that will strengthen military sexual assault prevention and response policies. Rep.
December 22, 2010
Several provisions included by Congressman Mike Turner in the FY2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) approved today by the House of Representatives will strengthen key installations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and help support Dayton's regional economy.
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Several provisions included by Congressman Mike Turner in the FY2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) approved today by the House of Representatives will strengthen key installations at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and help support Dayton's regional economy.
December 21, 2010
Rep. Mike Turner was named Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Rep. Turner announced today. The panel has significant power to support and enhance Southwest Ohio's economic vitality.
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House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon has named Rep. Mike Turner Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Rep. Turner announced today.
December 7, 2010
Ranking Member Buck McKeon (R-Calif.), Strategic Forces Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Turner (R-Ohio) and fourteen of their colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee today sent a letter to the top Democrat and Republican in the U.S.
December 7, 2010
Congressman Mike Turner of Dayton and Congressman Steve Austria of Beavercreek. who represent Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Congress, today sent a bipartisan delegation letter to the Defense Department expressing concern about the Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS) program, currently headquartered in Beavercreek, could be downsized resulting in the loss of hundreds of SW Ohio jobs.
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Congressman Mike Turner of Dayton and Congressman Steve Austria of Beavercreek.
November 23, 2010
"The commitment NATO made today is an important step towards ensuring the alliance can respond to emerging security threats of the twenty-first century while also continuing to address traditional security concerns," Rep. Turner said.
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today, Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Rep. Mike Turner, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, welcomed the endorsement by NATO member states of territorial missile defense and their reaffirmation that NATO remain a nuclear alliance.November 17, 2010
Carl Day committed his life to the Dayton region. He was a nationally acclaimed journalist that worked for the best interests of our community throughout his career, earning a reputation as the "Voice of Dayton."
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October 18, 2010
Today, the Center for Security Policy recognized Mike Turner as one of their "Champions of National Security." Rep. Turner
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Today, the Center for Security Policy recognized Mike Turner as one of their "Champions of National Security." Rep. Turner received a 100% rating on the Center's National Security Scorecard for his voting record in the 111th Congress.