U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, hosted Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Monday, December 13th. Peters hosted Deputy Secretary Hicks, along with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, to observe the current operational capabilities of the base, review key research and development initiatives taking place through the Kelly Johnson All-Domain Innovation Center, and discuss how Michigan’s military facilities are critical to our nation’s defense.
The visit builds upon Peters and Stabenow’s strong advocacy in Congress for Michigan’s robust and growing defense sector. Peters and Stabenow worked to secure significant commitments from the Department of Defense (DoD) including a pledge that Selfridge will continue to play a vital role in the future of our national defense. The Senate is also currently considering the annual national defense bill, which includes nearly $144 million in investments for military facilities across Michigan that Peters secured, including $28 million in funding for a new A-10 hangar and maintenance facility at Selfridge.