Vicente Gonzalez: “NAS Kingsville employs over 4,000 people and contributed…”

“Today, it's home to training Air Wing 2 and trains nearly half of the Navy Marine Corps tactical jet pilots each year. NAS Kingsville employs over 4,000 people and contributed around a billion dollars to the Texas economy in 2024. As you can see, NAS Kingsville plays a crucial role in national security and the local economy as well as across the nation. And that is why Congress must address several pressing infrastructure issues.” (00:36–00:45)

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