Request and secure federal appropriations to prepare Selfridge Air National Guard Base for a new fighter mission.

Rep. John James request for $162 million for Selfridge to prepare for new fighter mission

The press release says James requested $162 million for Selfridge, and the House approved it to prepare the base for a new fighter mission.

U.S. House approves Rep. John James request for $162 million for Selfridge to prepare for new fighter mission | U.S. Representative
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U.S. Rep. John James, whose district includes Selfridge, made the funding request.

James requested federal funds to improve and extend the runway at Selfridge Air National Guard Base for the new fighter mission.

House Appropriations Committee Approves Rep. John James Request For Selfridge Runway Funds | U.S. Representative
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Today, Congressman John James urged the House Armed Services Committee to include funding in the FY27 Military Construction appropriations bill for critical modernization efforts at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in preparation for the arrival of the F-15EX and KC-46 Pegasus missions.

James urged inclusion of FY27 military construction funding to modernize Selfridge for incoming F-15EX and KC-46 missions.

John James Urges Timely Funding to Prepare Selfridge for Next-Generation Air Missions | U.S. Representative
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From bolstering Selfridge to advance President Trump’s vision of bringing a new F-15EX fighter mission to the base... Rep. James has secured numerous critical wins for Michigan throughout the appropriations process.

James says he will continue securing appropriations and advancing the new F-15EX fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

John James Secures Historic Appropriations Wins for Michigan | U.S. Representative
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