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Congressman Turner and Senator Portman released the following statement after Senator Portman voiced his support for Congressman Turner's ongoing investigation of the National Aviation Hall of Fame's troubling financial management and the Blue Ribbon Panel tasked with providing a recommendation on a sustainable plan for the NAHF's future:

Congressman Turner released the following letter calling for a Blue Ribbon Panel to be formed to guarantee the long-term viability of the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

Congressman Turner has called on Phil Parker, President and CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Jeff Hoagland, President and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition and Brady Kress, President and CEO of Dayton History.

Congressman Turner released the following statement after receiving a letter of support from Congressman Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, on Congressman Turner's ongoing investigation into the NAHF's finances. Chairman Bishop also praised Congressman Turner's Blue Ribbon Panel and will appoint a liaison from his staff to monitor the progress.

"I am pleased to receive the support of the Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, Rob Bishop. Together, we share the same concerns for the NAHF and we look forward to the Blue Ribbon Panel's recommendation's on how we can move the NAHF into the future."

Congressman Turner released the following statement after the Department of Defense announced an agreement between the Department of Defense and the prime contractor Lockheed Martin that will result in reduced costs in the next contract for the procurement of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft:

"This is a good deal for the Department of Defense, our foreign partners, for Lockheed and for the US taxpayer. I commend the President's efforts and willingness to create the necessary conditions so that the Pentagon could successfully negotiate lower unit costs. This is a refreshing change from what we've experienced over the past eight years in the Obama Administration.

Congressman Mike Turner released the following statement after joining the bipartisan Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus:

"Addiction continues to take a toll on our community, state, and country. I have joined this caucus to educate and raise awareness among my colleagues in Congress about addiction prevention and substance abuse."

Findings show NAHF has considered selling artifacts to raise money

Congressman Turner released the following statement after sending a letter to Chairman of the Board of Trustees Bill Harris that the NAHF must cease and desist all deliberations, efforts or activities that relate to selling or disposing of artifacts in the NAHF's possession.

"Throughout my ongoing investigation, I have found that due to NAHF's troubling financial situation the NAHF has considered disposing of or selling NAHF artifacts. I am calling on the NAHF and NAHF's Board to immediately cease and desist."

The letter states:

Congressman Turner released the following statement after receiving two letters of support from National Aviation Hall of Fame Trustees Katie McCallum and Donald I. VanDerKarr after announcing his plans to investigate the NAHF.

Congressman Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee, released the following statement after Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated he has directed reviews of the F-35 fighter.

"I look forward to working with Secretary Mattis to make F-35s as cost efficient as possible while ensuring the safety of our warfighters. The capabilities provided by Fifth Generation Fighters are critical to our national security strategy as Russia and China work to expand their aircraft capabilities. Given the current threat environment, it is imperative that the U.S. continue to invest in both the F-18 and F-35 programs."