Defense & National Security

Defense & National Security

As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I understand how important it is to have the best equipped and trained military in the world. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution makes clear that one the major duty of Congress is to provide for the common defense. The 8th District is home to Robins and Moody Air Force Bases, two bases that are vital to America's security.  I am extremely proud of our installations and the thousands of veterans, military families, and Department of Defense civilian employees that I represent.

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE

Robins AFB is home to the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC), the Headquarters of the Air Force Reserve Command, 5th Combat Communications Group, and the E-8C Joint Surveillance Targeting Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) unit.  The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex is one of the Air Force's three depots.  I am a strong proponent of maintaining the Air Force's organic depot capability, and I have worked to advance policies in Congress that protect and strengthen the WR-ALC. 

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE

Moody AFB is home to the 23rd Wing and the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing.  The 23rd Wing employs A-10C, HC-130P, HH-60G aircraft and trains and prepares personnel for combat operations.  The Air Force's biggest A-10C fighter group is based at Moody AFB.

More of Defense & National Security

October 2013
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10/6/13 Congressman Austin Scott Statement on Administration's Decision to Reverse Civilian Defense Furloughs
10/2/13 Congressman Austin Scott Introduces Bill to End Furloughs and Ensure Civilian Defense Workers are Paid
September 2013
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9/28/13 Congressman Austin Scott Votes to Keep Government Running
9/8/13 Congressman Scott Announces 2013 Military Academy Day
August 2013
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8/5/13 Congressman Austin Scott Applauds Defense Department's Decision to Reduce Civilian Furlough Days
June 2013
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6/27/13 ICYMI: Austin Scott: Supporting the warfighters at Robins and our entire defense community
6/5/13 Congressman Scott Votes to Secure Essential Defense Funding for Fiscal Year 2014
February 2013
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2/12/13 Austin Scott Calls on President to Lead Ahead of State of the Union Address
September 2012
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9/13/12 Scott Continues Efforts to Reverse Sequestration
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