Senator Banks applauds new one-star position at Crane, highlights Indiana’s defense leadership

“A huge vote of confidence”: The effects of one-star flag officer coming to Crane

Briana Pace | Southern Indiana Business Report A one-star flag officer will be joining Naval Weapons Station Crane no later than October 1, 2026, recognizing the strength of the workforce and current missions at Crane. Experts anticipate with the officer’s arrival, southern Indiana will see an expansion of jobs available in the region. The assignment decision was made by Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and Acting Secretary of the Navy, Hung Cao.…

Senator Banks applauds new one-star position at Crane, highlights Indiana’s defense leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor, highlighting Indiana’s leading role in America’s defense industrial base and applauding the Department of War’s decision to assign a One-Star Reserve Flag Officer to Naval Weapons Station Crane. Remarks as prepared: “Madam President, Indiana sits at the crossroads of America. But we sit at the crossroads of more than just freight traffi…