Yep, every time. They've taken an oath to defend the country. Their first duty is to that oath. The commissions goal is to make sure the pork is spread in the most politically advantageous way. Now since it's in your backyard you want to defend your pork which I can understand in a Senator Byrd sort of way. But please understand the military does not function to provide employment for the civilian community.
Congresspersons, and the senate take an oath as well. The brac commission is the closest thing to non-partisan/apolitical that I believe exists. They have looked at the facts/bottom line in all cases that I am familiar with and have not shown any partizanship that I am aware of.
"They've taken an oath to defend the country"
You need to get your facts straight......first of all, I am not a "civilian" here. My husband is retired AF after 26.5 years so we utilize the base. Next, it would have been a very dumb move strategically to move all B1's to one location. Second, re-read my last post regardug the training efficiency ratings from Ellsworth to efficiency ratings at Dyess AFB. Also, like my last post noted, the Pentagon did not, I repeat not, take into account 4 out of the 6 criteria that they were supposed to when putting a base on a closing list. .
And next, if the Pentagon "has taken an oath to defend the country" as you stated, then why did they let the ball drop and lying thru their teeth right now about Able Danger????????????