$30M for AF test range promise

U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is touting the presumable inclusion of $30 million in a defense act conference report to fund the Air Force for Eglin AFB, Fla.'s Gulf of Mexico Test Range. The report, drafted by members of both the U.S. House and Senate, has been approved by the full House. The report still must be approved by the Senate, and signed by President Trump. A spokesman for Gaetz, Jillian Lane Wyant, said the $30M was not earmarked for the Eglin AFB range, but the service has assured the Florida 1st District congressman that the money will be spent for improvements to the range. (Source: Pensacola News Journal 11/15/17)