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American military service members deserve the right to repair

13 days ago
  • #NDAA
  • #Military
  • #Right to Repair
  • The author recounts a critical moment in Balad, Iraq, where a generator failure at a mortuary facility highlighted the urgent need for military right to repair.
  • Military right to repair would allow service members to fix their own gear without relying on outside contractors, improving readiness and safety.
  • Current restrictions by private companies on military equipment repairs slow operations, increase costs, and risk lives.
  • Bipartisan legislation, the Warrior Right to Repair Act, is being considered in the NDAA to address these issues.
  • Right to repair is essential for mission readiness, warfighter safety, fiscal responsibility, and fostering a culture of self-reliance in the military.
  • The author urges Congress, including Rep. Mike Rogers, to support the Warrior Right to Repair Act in the NDAA.