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Friends of Seymour update: local advocates press Congress to retain Seymour Johnson missions, seek maintenance and divestment language in NDAA
Summary
Friends of Seymour representatives told Goldsboro council members they are pursuing language in the FY‑26/27 NDAA to prevent F‑15E divestment and to secure additional maintenance funding for Seymour Johnson AFB; staff and outside advisers are supporting congressional offices and pursuing Defense Community Infrastructure Program opportunities.
Kenneth Gerard, speaking for Friends of Seymour, briefed the City Council on ongoing federal advocacy to protect Seymour Johnson Air Force Base missions and to secure infrastructure support.
Gerard told council that advocacy in Washington is active but that congressional and appropriations calendars and world events can slow progress. He said the group’s priorities include preserving language that would stop divestment of F‑15E aircraft in 2027, securing additional maintenance dollars for the F‑15 fleet and advancing discretionary Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) awards and other appropriations that could…
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