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Rep. Sewell to announce major funding to support Alabama’s military installations

This funding is part of over $42 million Sewell secured for community projects in the 7th Congressional District.

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Rep. Sewell today, July 6, will tour the 187th Fighter Wing Air National Guard and Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery. At 3:30 p.m., Sewell will host a press conference at Maxwell Air Force Base to announce $6,800,000 for the F-35 Weapons Load Crew Training Facility at the 187th Fighter Wing Air National Guard Base and $15,000,000 for the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Gate at Maxwell Air Force Base.

  • WHO: Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, AL-07.
  • WHAT: Press Conference Announcing Major Funding for Alabama’s Military Installations
  • WHEN: Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 3:30 p.m. CT
  • WHERE: Maxwell Air Force Base Visitor Center, 10 North Pine St. Bldg. 502

This funding is part of the over $42 million Rep. Sewell secured for community projects in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District in the final Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus government funding package.

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