U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) applauded President Donald Trump’s FY2020 budget proposal, which includes $124.8 million in Air Force Special Operations Command Military Construction for the First Congressional District.
“President Trump has once again proven his deep and abiding commitment to the United States Armed Forces, especially Northwest Florida’s military mission,” Gaetz said. “This is a tremendous victory for Florida’s First Congressional District, which remains America’s preeminent location for military training, testing, and development. I’m proud to have worked closely with President Trump in order to ensure our airmen will have the facilities they need to accomplish their missions.”
Subject to Congressional review, the proposed budgetary provisions include:
- $16.5 million in Special Operations Forces Combined Squadron Operations Facility for Eglin Air Force Base (Duke Field)
- $72.9 million in Special Operations Forces Aircraft Maintenance Unit Weapons Hangar for Hurlburt Field
- $16.5 million in Special Operations Forces Combined Squadron Operations Facility for Hurlburt Field
- $18.9 million for Special Operations Forces Maintenance Training Facility for Hurlburt Field
