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Temporary stop to divestiture of F-15E combat squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

Jared Brumbaugh
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Public Radio East
The Air Force has temporarily been stopped from divesting an F-15E combat squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro.

The Air Force has temporarily been stopped from divesting an F-15E combat squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro.

In March, the Air Force announced its plans to divest 26 aircraft at the base, eliminating about 520 jobs from Wayne County, one of the most economically distressed counties in the state.

ENC Congressman Don Davis authored the provision, saying the proposed job cuts threaten to damage eastern North Carolina's economy.

He said, “Safeguarding our national security and preserving these jobs are not mutually exclusive, and the Air Force must be honest about that.”

The provision requires the Secretary of the Air Force, working with the Secretary of Defense, to report on the risks involved in divesting F-15E aircraft.

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.