U.S. Rep. McSally Amendment to Protect A-10 Passes Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Martha McSally released the following statement after successfully offering an amendment to protect the A-10 to the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act.

“Southern Arizonans have seen continual threats to the A-10 Warthog, and unlike years past, my amendment will fully protect the Warthog next year. Not only does it prohibit the retirement of any A-10s, it prevents any additional back door attempts at mothballing these aircraft, such as placing them in backup status. I’ll continue to work with my colleagues to make sure our troops on the ground have the support they deserve and that we don’t retire this critical capability without a replacement.”