Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing to receive upgraded C130s

The 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria is one of the nation's premier C130 units and a vital part of our community in central Illinois. This week's announcement is great news for Peoria and the men and women of the 182nd. Modernizing the 182nd's fleet to newer aircraft by converting the aging C-130Hs to C-130J’s will ensure the wing maintains and strengthens its flying mission for years to come. Since joining Congress in 2015, upgrading the 182nd's fleet has been a top priority of my office. I am pleased the Air Force has appropriately recognized the leadership of the 182nd and I will continue to advocate for the men and women who serve our nation in Congress.

Learn more: LaHood Applauds Air Force Selection of Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing for C-130 Upgrades

Read more: WMBD: Peoria’s 182nd Airlift Wing to get newest version of the C-130 Hercules cargo plane

Champion of Illinois biofuels and agriculture

The biofuels industry in Illinois is vital to our state’s economy and supports our ag community. I am honored to receive Growth Energy’s Fueling Growth Award for being a biofuels champion in Congress and advocating for Illinois’ leading industry. I will continue to be an advocate for our biofuels producers in Congress. 

Thanking Illinois truckers

Last week, we celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It was great to visit with Ritch Fundell, a trucker from Tonica, during the American Trucking Association’s visits to DC. For 25 years and 1.5 million accident-free miles, Ritch has committed himself to safe trucking. Truckers keep our economy moving in IL16 and I appreciate all they do for our communities.

Listen: Rep. LaHood: 'truckers on the frontline of transportation'

Celebrating the Constitution

On Sunday, we celebrated National Constitution Day. 236 years ago, the framers of our nation signed the U.S. Constitution and laid the foundation of freedom and prosperity that continue to make us uniquely American. I will always defend freedom and liberty.

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Sincerely,

Darin LaHood
Member of Congress