[Rushmore Rocks]

Yep.......nearly 4000 military and civilian jobs. A really big hit to South Dakota.

[Howlin]

WASHINGTON -- A list obtained by The Associated Press of military facilities the Defense Department recommended for closure Friday:


Alabama:

Abbott U.S. Army Reserve Center, Tuskegee
Anderson U.S. Army Reserve Center, Troy
Armed Forces Reserve Center, Mobile
BG William P. Screws U.S. Army Reserve Center, Montgomery
Fort Ganey Army National Guard Reserve Center, Mobile
Fort Hanna Army National Guard Reserve Center, Birmingham
Gary U.S. Army Reserve Center, Enterprize
Navy Recruiting District Headquarters, Montgomery
Navy Reserve Center, Tuscaloosa
The Adjutant General Bldg, AL Army National Guard, Montgomery
Wright U.S. Army Reserve Center



Alaska:

Kulis Air Guard Station


Arizona:

Air Force Research Lab, Mesa
Allen Hall Armed Forces Reserve Center, Tucson

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[newgeezer]

Yep.......nearly 4000 military and civilian jobs. A really big hit to South Dakota.

Considering what the voters of SD did in the last general election, this base closing will serve as a warning to all voters everywhere who have thoughts about replacing powerful, senior Senators with freshmen. This closing will increase incumbent Senators' vote totals for many elections to come.

I'm not saying it should, just that it will.