09-05-2025
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.
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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.'
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