Ernst Pushes Air Force to Honor its Commitment to Iowa National Guard’s Runway in Sioux City

“Iowa’s 185th has served with honor, and they absolutely deserve infrastructure that matches their operational demands.”
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who served in the Iowa National Guard, pushed Mr. Matthew Lohmeier, nominee to be Under Secretary of Air Force, for a commitment to upgrade the Iowa National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing’s runway in Sioux City and reaffirmed her resolve to continue fighting.
During the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Ernst outlined the importance of the 185thAir Refueling Wing’s mission, which she has longadvocatedfor. She pointed out the Air Force’sprevious commitmentsand called on the service to honor them.

Watch Senator Ernst’s full remarkshere.
“Iowa’s 185th has served with honor, and they absolutely deserve infrastructure that matches their operational demands. I'm going to continue to press on this, and I hope that I have resolution in the near future. We need to make sure these commitments are honored,”said Ernst.
Background:
Ernst is dedicated to supporting servicemembers and their families in Iowa. Since 2023, she haspushedthe Air Force to honor itspromisesto Siouxlanders.
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