The Army's decision to deactivate the ECABs, including the 158th Aviation Regiment in Conroe, Texas, is an unacceptable gamble with our nation's readiness and puts the future of hundreds of soldiers and civilians in doubt. This decision cuts critical air assault, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), and emergency response capabilities before a replacement is ready.
Our troops deserve better, and the communities that rely on these critical capabilities deserve better.
Congress is going to press forward to correct this mistake, restore these essential capabilities, and ensure our soldiers, their families, and our communities have the support and protection they deserve.
Our Army Reserve units are doing critical work and deserve certainty as they execute their missions.
Deactivating the ECABs before a replacement capability is set creates an unacceptable gap in our force structure and gambles with our nation’s readiness.
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