Husted announces $60 million for Ohio military installations, raises for American troops

December 17, 2025
“The investments in this bill will help build the next generation of American defense, strengthening the safety and security of our nation.”
WASHINGTON – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after voting to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which now heads to the president for his signature.

As part of the legislation, Husted secured $60 million to support Ohio military installations, growing the state’s leadership in supporting national security.

“Ohio makes the things that keep America safe. From Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton and NASA Glenn in Cleveland to the Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky and the new Anduril facility at the Rickenbacker Air National Guard Installation, this bill supports and creates Ohio jobs and further strengthens the leadership role our state plays in national defense,”said Husted.

“The investments in this bill will help build the next generation of American defense, strengthening the safety and security of our nation,”Husted continued.“The men and women who serve our country and sacrifice every day for our freedoms deserve the very best, innovative, Made-in-America technology.”

“The men and women of our Armed Forces, along with their families, give of their time, talent and treasure for our safety, and this bill also delivers a much-needed pay raise for active-duty personnel,”said Husted.

“Ohioans can always count on me to put Ohio first and stand fully behind our troops. Peace is preserved through strength, and this bill keeps America in a position to deter our adversaries. I will always fight to make sure our servicemembers have the tools they need to succeed and return home safely,”concluded Husted.

Background:

The NDAA is the annual law that authorizes the budget and sets policies for the Pentagon and other defense-related activities.
The FY 2026 NDAA includes a 3.8% pay raise for military members, ensuring their pay remains ahead of inflation.
The inclusion of the below provisions in the NDAA builds on Husted’s support for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), NASA Glenn Research Center and other key defense-related assets in the state of Ohio.

Ohio in the NDAA:
Ohio’s leadership position in supporting national defense is strengthened by including:

The NDAA also includes provisions that:

The full text of the bill is availablehere.