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Friend ––
Selfridge Air National Guard Base plays a key role in keeping our nation safe. I’m working hard in the Senate to build on Selfridge’s unique capabilities and strengthen its position for the future.
A key part of my efforts is ensuring that the Department of Homeland Security personnel who support the Northern Border security operations out of Selfridge have the resources they need to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. That’s why I made it a priority to secure $3 million to establish and operate a Northern Border Coordination Center at the base through my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The new center will coordinate DHS activities and information across the Northern Border and facilitate engagement between DHS and key border security partners. It will also support training and cutting-edge border security technology testing. Simply put: The Northern Border Coordination Center will make Selfridge indispensable to prioritizing security efforts for our entire Northern Border.
This investment, along with the KC-46A tankers I obtained for Selfridge earlier this year, will put the base in a strong position for years to come. But I know there’s still more that must be done, including securing a future fighter mission for Selfridge’s retiring A-10s.
I’m going to continue doing whatever I can to ensure that Michigan — and Selfridge — remain at the forefront of our nation’s homeland and national security missions.
Thanks for reading,
Gary Peters
United States Senator for Michigan |
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