WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mike Turner announced passage of H.R. 2647, the FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report, which includes over $102 million in mission funding Rep. Turner requested for Dayton's Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

"The conference report for the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act continues America's strong commitment to provide our military personnel with the training, equipment, and resources they need to safely complete their missions," said Rep. Turner, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee. "In addition to providing funding for our military in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as needed weapon system investments, this defense bill conference report also continues the nation's ongoing investment in the critical missions at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base."

The FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes $102,450,000 in project funding for Wright-Patterson AFB. This amount includes $43.85 million in defense related requests and $58.6 million for military construction projects.