National Defense

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) today released the following statement after the House passed the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act conference report (H.R. 5515). “After nearly a decade of cuts to defense spending, today we are taking another big step to reverse the course of the previous administration and persist in our work to rebuild our national security, repair our… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.Res. 1010, a resolution introduced by Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) in support of providing on-time funding to rebuild and modernize the U.S. Air Force. The resolution highlights the critical need for Congress to act and deliver regular and robust funding to restore the Air Force’s readiness and strengthen their ability… Read more »

Air Force names Dyess official candidate to host B-21 bomber ABILENE, Texas – Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today issued the following statements regarding the Air Force’s announcement nominating Dyess Air Force Base as an official candidate to host the B-21 bomber. “Through award-winning community… Read more »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, introduced the Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer William "Bill" Mulder (Ret.) Transition Improvement Act of 2018, legislation named in memory of Arrington’s friend, a Plainview High School graduate and decorated Navy Seal. “Our government spends billions of dollars… Read more »

Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced today he will hold two U.S. Service Academy Forums, one in Abilene and one in Lubbock, for students interested in attending one of the U.S. Service Academies. Liaison Officers from each academy have been invited to present information and answer questions from students and parents about the nomination process. Additionally, Congressman… Read more »

(KTAB/KRBC) - Congressman Jodey Arrington has put his pen to the paper in support of Dyess Air Force Base. The Congressman was a part of two letters sent to House Appropriators advocating for funding at Dyess. The first letter, led by Arrington and Congressman Kristi Noem (R-SD) asks for funding dealing with the B-1B Lancer in FY 2019. Arrington signed the second letter with… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) met with Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson in his Washington, D.C. office. The purpose of the meeting was to review the status of the basing process for the B-21 bomber and reinforce Dyess’ competitive strengths including weather, air space, and community support. Additionally, Arrington requested their assistance on air space… Read more »

(PRESS RELEASE) - United States Representative Jodey Arrington met with Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson in his Washington, D.C. office. The purpose of the meeting was to review the status of the basing process for the B-21 bomber and reinforce JodeyYesterday, Congressman air space, and community support. Additionally, Arrington requested their assistance on air space expansion… Read more »

After months of speculation, it looks as though the US Air Force has finally answered the question of Dyess AFB getting the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber. In a statement on Monday, they said that "Bases that have bombers now will have bombers in the future." Although these plans still call for congressional approval, it seems likely that Dyess will be one of the new homes for the… 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 »