FUNDING FOR RUNWAY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE 185TH AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE IN SIOUX CITY HAS TAKEN A BIG STEP FORWARD.
THE U.S. SENATE PASSED THE ANNUAL NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT 77-20 TO SUPPORT CRITICAL NATIONAL SECURITY PRIORITIES.
THE LEGISLATION INCLUDES $148 MILLION FOR PROJECTS AT THE 185TH AIR REFUELING WING AND SIOUX GATEWAY AIRPORT, INCLUDING EXTENDING AND REPAIRING THE RUNWAY, AN AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON, AND A WARM-UP/HOLDING PAD.
THE MEASURE ALSO INCLUDES A 3.8 PERCENT PAY RAISE FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS.
THE HOUSE AND SENATE WILL NOW WORK TOGETHER TO CRAFT A FINAL, RECONCILED VERSION THAT THE PRESIDENT WILL SIGN INTO LAW.
