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Washington, DC – Earlier today, as first reported by The Missouri Times, Congressman Alford (MO-04) has established a Military Advisory Committee, organizing the expertise of experienced military advocates to influence the shaping of the annual National Defense Authorization Act. The committee consists of national defense and security professionals from Missouri's Fourth Congressional District, including representatives from Whiteman Air Force Base, Fort Leonard Wood, and the broader Missouri defense community.

The following individuals have been tapped as committee members:

• Dorsey Newcomb: Executive Director - Leonard Wood Institute / Sustainable Ozarks Partnership.
• Joe Driskill: Senior Advisor to Fort Leonard Wood - Leonard Wood Institute / Sustainable Ozarks Partnership.
• General Frank Grass: Former Chief, National Guard Bureau, and Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• Charles Williams Jr.: Former Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations, and Environment).
• Taylor Burks: Former Navy Lt. Commander, U.S. Navy, and primary opponent.
• Greg Frencken: President, Whiteman Leadership Council.
• Suzanne Taylor: Member, Strategic Deterrent Coalition; Executive Director, Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce.
• Randy Alewel: Retired Missouri Army Guard Brigadier General, Owner of Alewel Meats in Warrensburg.
• Mark Riselli: Retired Colonel, USAF; Former 509th BW Maintenance Group Commander at Whiteman Air Force Base; Current Honeywell employee.
• Bill Irwin: Former Navy Seal and primary opponent.

Congressman Alford issued the following statement:

"I'm honored to receive the counsel of several members of the Missouri defense community to provide advice on national security issues. I'm committed to being the voice for Missouri's Fourth Congressional District, and this Military Advisory Committee will help me fulfill that goal as I represent Missouri defense assets."

Media inquiries for Rep. Alford should be directed to Austin Higginbotham at Austin.Higginbotham@mail.house.gov.