Rep. Moran fights in support of military operations center
TEXARKANA, Texas (KETK) — Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-TX released a statement on Thursday urging the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, to continue funding for the Red River Army Depot (RRAD) that maintains military operations.
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The RRAD is an over 15,000 acre U.S. Army facility in northeast Texas that is responsible for repairing and remanufacturing military supplies. This facility supports multiple military branches by providing vehicles and other supplies to warfighters during combat. With President Donald Trump's administration looking to minimize federal spending, the RRAD faces the risk of seeing possible budget cuts.
Moran and 11 other members of congress signed a letter that was sent to the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, expressing their wish for the administration to allow RRAD's operations to continue as usual without cuts. Moran said the following explaining why he is fighting for RRAD's future:
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'As Congress works to help fulfill President Trump's vision of peace through strength, it is critical that we place renewed emphasis on our nation's maintenance and repair depots that directly support America's soldiers, sailors, and airmen. For that reason, I strongly urge the Department of Defense to continue operations at Red River Army Depot at full operational capacity—and to actively pursue new mission-critical opportunities that expand its role in our national defense strategy.
RRAD is not only a cornerstone of America's military logistics capability, it is also a model of cost-efficiency. Unlike many government facilities, RRAD is funded entirely by the workload it receives from military branches and commercial partners—making it self-sufficient, accountable, and agile. It doesn't waste taxpayer dollars. It maximizes them.
We are actively pursuing conversations with the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, and Army Chief of Staff General Randy A. George. While we await a formal response to our letter, I remain committed to safeguarding RRAD's mission and ensuring it remains a key pillar of our national defense infrastructure.
We thank the Department of Defense for its continued dedication to national security and stand ready to work together to strengthen our industrial base, protect the jobs of thousands of skilled Texans, and fulfill our shared mission of peace through strength.' Moran said.
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According to the Texas Comptrollers office, the RRAD contributed at least $1.6 billion to the Texas economy in 2023. RRAD's workforce holds around 3,500 members that perform vital operations for our nations military.
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