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Womack, Boozman, Pryor Announce 188th Listening Session with Congressman Forbes
Washington,
July 30, 2012
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Steve Womack (AR-3), along with U.S. Senators John Boozman and Mark Pryor, have announced that Representative Randy Forbes, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, is bringing his “Defending our Defenders” cross-country listening session tour to Fort Smith on August 21.
This listening session will highlight the importance of the 188th Fighter Wing to the Fort Smith region. Rep. Forbes’s stop in Fort Smith is part of his nationwide tour to seek citizen input about the danger defense budget cuts present to national security, our men and women in uniform, and local economies. Date: August 21, 2012 Time: Doors Open at 5 p.m. - Program Begins at 6 p.m. Location: Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center at the Fort Smith Convention Center “The 188th Fighter Wing is arguably one of the most efficient and successful fighter wings in all of the Air Force,” Womack said. “We are honored to host Chairman Forbes and anxious to showcase the 188th for what it brings to our nation’s defense. I am confident he will be impressed by what we have to show and the overwhelming community support the Flying Razorbacks enjoy.” Contact: |
