Congressman Matt Gaetz Applauds Air Force’s Announcement of New AFSOC MQ-9 Squadron in Florida’s First District

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Air Force’s announcement that it will standup a new Air Force Special Operations Command, MQ-9 Mission Control Element Squadron at Hurlburt Field in Northwest Florida.

“The Air Force’s announcement to standup a new Air Force Special Operations Command, MQ-9 Mission Control Element Squadron at Hurlburt Field is a tremendous victory for the Okaloosa County community and will be extremely beneficial for the region. As Congressman of Florida’s First District and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am looking forward to the key role these servicemen and women will bring forward in enhancing operations, career growth opportunities, retention, and resiliency in Northwest Florida. I am extremely proud of Northwest Florida’s military community, and their continued success in protecting our nation at home and abroad,” Rep. Gaetz said.

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