Smith accuses Air Force of politicizing C-130J basing decision

By Courtney Albon / November 25, 2020 at 12:11 PM
The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is calling the Air Force's decision this week to reveal four preferred alternative Air National Guard C-130J bases -- including one in Georgia -- a politically motivated move that muddies the service's strategic basing process. Georgia is in the midst of a high-profile runoff election for two Senate seats, which decide control of the body. "I am disappointed that the Air Force rushed today's announcement, a decision that could mar the service's...

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