The Air Force's plan to eliminate an entire squadron at Seymour Johnson is absolutely unacceptable. Safeguarding our national security and preserving these jobs are not mutually exclusive. The Air Force must acknowledge that Eliminating a fighter squadron in Wayne county would be devastating for this already economically distressed community. Unfortunately, this plan does not build the economy from middle out and bottom up. The Air Force must thoroughly examine the risk and consider the community impact. (00:34–00:45)
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Asserts that removing a fighter squadron in Wayne County would severely impact the local community.
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