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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."

Congressman Turner has sent a letter to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the National Aviation Hall of Fame upon receiving troubling information concerning NAHF finances.

"The National Aviation Hall of Fame has an important and historic mission. I look forward to making sure that this resource is available for generations to come so they can learn of the remarkable stories of the enshrinees and their dedication to aviation. The goal is to ensure the future of the NAHF."

Congressman Turner released the following statement after calling for an immediate repeal of sequestration for national defense.

"This letter shows strong support from Members who are pledging to vote to repeal sequestration. I have been approached by numerous colleagues asking to sign on to this letter and I look forward to gaining continued support throughout this process. The President has repeatedly called for an end to sequestration. It is my effort to reach a majority of support for this letter and to have the confidence of the House to fully repeal sequestration for our national defense."

Congressman Turner, Chairman of the House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the nomination of former US Congresswoman Heather Wilson for Secretary of the Air Force.

"I would like to congratulate my friend, former Congresswoman Heather Wilson on her nomination. Her distinguished military service and congressional experience will be invaluable. I served with Heather Wilson in Congress and believe that her service as Secretary of the Air Force will benefit our nation and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as she leads the effort to modernize our Air Force."

Congressman Turner released the following statement after VA Secretary McDonald signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to formally describe the VA's intention to establish a history center, restore to historic buildings on the Dayton VA Medical Center campus, and set up the VA history program headquartered in Dayton.

"Making Dayton the home of the VA archives has been a longstanding goal that I have worked for with our community and I look forward to seeing this honor come to life. Our region remains dedicated to our nation's veterans and the deep history of our military."

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Congressman Turner spoke on the House floor in support of S. 84 - To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.