Politics & Government
Murphy to Testify on 911th Before House Armed Services Committee
Murphy's office said he will argue against the military's planned closure of the Moon air base.
Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Upper St. Clair, is slated to testify today before the House Armed Services Committee on the Air Force's planned closure of Moon's 911th Airlift Wing.
The committee is in the process of crafting its National Defense Authorization Act for 2013. Murphy is expected to argue in his remarks that the 911th is one of the most cost-effective military installations in the country, according to a statement from his office.
The 911th is set to close in 2013. The closure will eliminate more than 1,100 military and 280 civilian positions. The base was targeted for close as a part of a plan to cut $8.7 billion from the Air Force's 2013 fiscal budget. The 911th, which makes use of runways at Pittsburgh International Airport, has the of C-130 tactical aircraft in the military.
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The Air Force announced yesterday that Col. Craig C. Peters will assume command of the wing until its closure.
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