National Defense

Today, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after voting against the Conference Committee spending bill. “I have been adamant that our country is facing a national security crisis and that Congress must give the President the resources and tools he needs to secure the border and protect our citizens” said Arrington. “Unfortunately,… Read more »

A big focus of the Military Affairs Committee is getting the B-21 Raider to Dyess Air Force Base, but before that happens, they are working to bring the B-21 Formal Training Unit to the base as well as keep the current bomber viable for the foreseeable future. "Our air space at Dyess, our weather, our runway, our infrastructure, our community is poised for a training unit to be at… Read more »

On Thursday's edition of The Chad Hasty Show District 19 Representative Jodey Arrington joined Chad in the KFYO studio to discuss current events and news in the district, the state of Texas, and the nation. Early on in the interview, Arrington talked about the people of West Texas, what the area contributes to the United States, and his honor in being the elected… Read more »

Monday on KFYO Mornings with Dave King and Matt Martin, Congressman Jodey Arrington joined Dave and Matt to talk about the midterms, border security and the caravan coming towards the US-Mexico border, the Mueller probe, the Fallen West Texas Warrior Project, and more. Arrington was asked how he thinks the republicans will do in the midterms, to which he responded that he thinks… Read more »

SHALLOWATER, TX (KCBD) - A Shallowater man who carries two titles was recognized Wednesday. Some know Kris Hulse as the Assistant Principal at Shallowater High School. Others know him as Lieutenant Colonel Hulse. During the assembly, Hulse said, "There are times when I’m not here at the school and a lot of those times I’m off, as I like to call it, playing “Army.”… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after visiting Coronado High School to honor fallen soldiers and Coronado graduates Petty Officer Third Class Mark Russell Cannon and Specialist Geoffrey Golden Johnson as part of the West Texas Warrior initiative. This was Congressman Arrington’s third visit in a series of public ceremonies to honor… Read more »

Today Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement after visiting Big Spring High School to honor fallen solider and Big Spring graduate Specialist Robert James “RJ” Volker as part of the West Texas Warrior initiative. This was Congressman Arrington’s second visit in a series of public ceremonies to honor post-9/11 fallen heroes from District… Read more »

A fallen hero will be honored at Big Spring High School Thursday. 2003 BSHS graduate Specialist Robert James "R.J." Volker will be honored with a Capitol flag presentation Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the High School, 707 E. 11th Place. Specialist Volker was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. During a tour of duty in… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington met with city and county officials Tuesday in Breckenridge and gave updates related to the national level, as well as issues rural areas such as Stephens County and Breckenridge are facing. Over the course of the talk, Arrington hit on a variety of issues, including the economy and welfare state, healthcare, taxes,  defense, President Donald Trump and the… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington addressed military strength, tax reform, the farm bill and reflections on the 9/11 terrorist attacks at a Chamber of Commerce legislative luncheon Tuesday. Acknowledging the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Arrington said it is important for the “collective consciousness of America” to remember the day's mixture of… Read more »