Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following statement after the Army awarded a $10.2 million contract for updates to the Aircrew Readiness Facility at Beale Air Force Base.
The project will support the 940th Air Refueling Wing, which handles midair refueling operations that keep our military aircraft flying longer and farther.
“I appreciate President Trump’s steady support for military readiness here in Northern California,” LaMalfa said. “Refueling units like the 940th at Beale are a key part of our ability to respond anywhere in the world on short notice. Updating this facility means crews can train, prepare, and stay sharp right here at home. It’s important that the Pentagon continues to recognize the role bases like Beale play in keeping our country strong and prepared.”
Work will take place at Beale Air Force Base, with completion expected by October 2026.
About Doug LaMalfa Congressman Doug LaMalfa is Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus and a lifelong farmer representing California’s First Congressional District, including Lassen, Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba counties.
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