ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Tours Dyess Air Force Base, Discusses Military Readiness

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Thursday visited Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, where he and military leaders discussed the base’s ongoing defense missions and the need for a strengthened military. Sen. Cruz was briefed by senior leaders on the capabilities of the 7th Bomb Wing and 317th Airlift Group, toured the base, and received an up-close look at the C-130J and B-1B Lancer.

“Texas has a long, proud partnership with our nation’s military, and we are blessed to have some of the finest training facilities in the world,” Sen. Cruz said. “The safety and security of the American people is dependent on the leadership demonstrated at places like Dyess Air Force Base. I look forward to continuing discussions with Dyess officials as well as statewide defense industry leaders to ensure that we are able to strengthen our military and keep Texans and our country safe.”

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