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Illinois Legislators Urge Air Force to Delay Deactivation of Critical Repair Facility

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U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, along with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, are urging military officials to delay the planned deactivation of the 183rd Wing’s Centralized Repair Facility at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield. The lawmakers are seeking to establish a new Air Operations Group at the 183rd Wing to provide affected personnel time to retrain or retire if eligible. They have also discussed finding a replacement mission for the facility with Illinois Adjutant General Major General Rodney Boyd.

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Why it matters

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The Centralized Repair Facility provides jet engine repair and maintenance for the Illinois Air National Guard and the Air Force. The facility is noted as the only dedicated site in the nation for the F-15EX air fleet, making its continued operation a critical defense asset.

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Who's involved

  • Dick DurbinUnited States Senator from Illinois who urged the delay of the facility deactivation.
  • Nikki BudzinskiCongresswoman who jointly urged the establishment of a new Air Operations Group.
  • Tammy DuckworthAmerican politician who coordinated actions with Senator Dick Durbin regarding the facility.
  • Abraham Lincoln Capital AirportAirport in Springfield, Illinois, which hosts the critical military repair facility.

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