Peters Helps Pass National Defense Authorization Act

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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lt. Commander in the Navy Reserve, today applauded the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets policy for the Department of Defense (DoD) for fiscal year 2016. The bill, which Senator Peters helped pass, preserves funding for the A-10 fleet located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base and includes two amendments introduced by Peters - one to fund cannons for Stryker vehicles, which are supported by Michigan contractors and suppliers, and one to promote joint research with Israel on anti-tunnel defense that can protect America against illegal activity on the southern border.

"The National Defense Authorization Act is critical to Michigan's military installations, servicemembers, veterans and manufacturing sector," said Senator Peters. "I am pleased that this bill preserves the A-10 fleet, which is a uniquely capable aircraft for executing the close air support mission needed to protect our men and women in combat. I'm also glad that the bill includes two of my amendments to promote upgrades to Stryker armored vehicles that are supported by Michigan contractors and suppliers and strengthen joint efforts to combat drug and human trafficking groups building tunnels on our southern border."

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