By: Emily Falkenberg
In this week's Ag Journal, Congressman Jodey Arrington and local cotton growers discuss the impact that the Bipartisan Budget Act will have on the cotton industry.
South Plains cotton growers can finally take a sigh of relief after a funding bill passed in Congress that put cotton back under Title I protections in the farm bill.
The passing of this funding bill… Read more »
The headline certainly got your attention.
The Air Force will retire its B-1 and B-2 bombers.
Not good, considering Abilene's Dyess Air Force Base has been home to B-1 bombers since the summer of 1985. For 33 years, the rumble of its jet engines has been a daily reminder that Abilene planes keep our nation the home of the free.
The 2018 budget recently passed includes a dramatic… Read more »
The U.S. Force announced Monday that it plans to retire the B-1 and B-2 bombers in the early 2030s, bringing the successor B-21 online in a change that has direct – and positive – impact on Dyess Air Force Base, officials said.
According to Air Force Magazine, the Air Force envisions retaining all existing bomber bases, swapping out B-1 and B-2 aircraft as B-21s become… Read more »
Sophia meets the biggest names in Washington D.C., including President Trump
Brownfield’s Sophia Campa-Peters had another big day on Thursday, as she and her mom, Karyn attended the White House Prayer Breakfast as invited guests.
Karyn stated that the morning was full of activity as they were whisked down to the breakfast room, but first waited to meet President Trump who had… Read more »
DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Dyess Air Force Base will be home to the new B-21 stealth bomber if Congress signs off President Trump’s $18-billion budget proposal.
On Monday, the Air Force announced plans for its bomber fleet which are included in that budget.
“As part of our decisions presented in the FY19 President’s Budget, the Air Force will update the… Read more »
By: Matt Dotray
The U.S. Air force says existing bomber bases such as Dyess Air Force near Abilene will house the next generation B-21 Raiders when they become operational.
The Air Force announced in a news release Monday that if Congress OKs its current proposal, bases that have bombers now will have bombers in the future, including the B-21 Raiders when it comes online.
According to… Read more »
San Angelo Live
By: Joe Hyde
ABILENE, TX — The U.S. Air Force requested of Congress to purchase more F-35 Lightning II multi-role fighters and increase funding for the advanced stealth bomber called the B-21 Raider now in development. In return, the USAF proposes retiring the B-1B lancer and B-2A Spirit aircraft once the B-21 comes online in the mid-2020s, according to… Read more »
ABILENE, Texas — There was big news Monday for the future of Dyess Air Force Base and the City of Abilene.
It looks like Dyess will be home to the new B-21 stealth bomber, and that could have big implications for our local economy.
It will be based at Dyess if Congress signs off on President Trump's $18 billion budget proposal.
“I've told folks to tamp down on the… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, more than a year into his job in Washington, D.C., is learning the ropes.
Asked if he supports President Trump's idea of having a parade to honor the nation's military, Arrington did some fancy Texas two-stepping.
Like everyone, Arrington said, he "loves" the men and women who serve in the nation's military.
"I am grateful beyond words for their sacrifice,"… Read more »
Friday on The Chad Hasty Show Representative Jodey Arrington joined the broadcast to talk about the serious progress being made on spending in Washington, with the passage of a two-year spending plan and what it means.
Arrington and Hasty discussed the badly needed funding assurances for the military, what passage means for the national debt, and how West Texas ag producers will benefit… Read more »
