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May 15, 2009: Congressman Wittman Statement on Cyber Command Decision

Washington, D.C., May 15, 2009

"I am disappointed that the Air Force did not select Langley for CYBER Command, but I will continue to promote the Hampton Roads region and the First District as an area with the infrastructure and manpower to support future Department of Defense efforts.

Additionally, in my previous meeting with the Secretary of the Air Force, he assured me that in no way are any of the current Langley facilities or installations at risk if CYBER Command were to be located elsewhere around the country. I will be sure to hold him to his word to keep jobs at Langley and to ensure that Hampton Roads continues to be a region vital to our National defense."

Over this past year Wittman has worked across the aisle in concert with the Hampton Roads Congressional delegation to highlight Langley Air Force Base's strategic advantage as a location for the Air Force's Cyber Command.

Congressman Rob Wittman represents the First District of Virginia. He was elected to his first full term in November 2008 and serves on the Natural Resources Committee and the Armed Services Committee where he is the Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.