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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Texarkana urges Congress to support Red River Army Depot with newly passed resolution
TEXARKANA, Tx. (KTAL/KMSS) – The City of Texarkana isn't staying quiet when it comes to protecting one of the region's most vital resources. City leaders voted to back the Red River Army Depot (RRAD), and now they're calling on Congress and the Department of Defense to do the same. The city took to Facebook to announce it had unanimously passed a resolution urging Congress and the Department of Defense to protect and support Red River Army Depot. RRAD is a U.S. Army logistics and maintenance facility located near Texarkana. It plays a key role in the repair, remanufacturing, and overhaul of military vehicles and equipment, primarily tactical wheeled vehicles like Humvees, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, and more. According to the city, loss or reduction of RRAD's operations would weaken military readiness and have a catastrophic impact on the community members who rely on it. 'Loss or reduction of RRAD's operations would weaken military readiness and have a devastating impact on thousands of employees, families, and businesses who rely on its continued success throughout the Four States Region.' A report from the Texas Comptroller's Office highlights the importance of RRAD to the area, estimating the depot brings in a staggering $1.6 billion in annual economic impact and supports jobs across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma City of Texarkana, Texas Mayor Bob Bruggeman emphasizes that preserving RRAD means supporting the community, the economy, and the men and women who protect the nation. For more information, contact Communications Manager Brooke Stone at (903) 798-3901 or Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rep. Fallon pushes for updates at Red River Army Depot
NEW BOSTON, TEXAS (KTAL/KMSS) — Representative Pat Fallon (TX-04) wants improvements made to the Red River Army Depot (RRAD). Rep. Fallon led a letter requesting information on any plans to modernize the depot to Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll. The Red River Army Depot's role in WWII Established in 1941, the Red River Army Depot started as an ammunition facility. As World War II escalated, supply storage and tank repair were added to the depot's mission. Now, the depot workforce engages in a wide range of work, from producing timber to remanufacturing the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle. Red River is the Army's Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence, repairing a variety of large vehicles. Local news The depot also supports soldiers in various locations and is responsible for over 5,000 civilian deployments to Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Iraq in support of soldiers in the field. Rep. Fallon feels that these vital services require a clear plan for RRAD and other depots, saying, 'Red River Army Depot in my district, employing 3,500 workers, sustains key tactical vehicles, ensuring readiness across military branches. As a critical logistical hub, Red River, as well as depots across the country, need a clear modernization plan to avoid reduced capacity.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
