Posted on 08/26/2005 10:55:02 AM PDT by CedarDave
BRAC commission just voted to keep Cannon AFB open until December 31, 2009, but with no mission. Existing fighter wings will be transfered as proposed by DOD. If the AF/DOD does not find a mission by that time, it will be closed. Vote was 6-1-2 recusals.
Links coming up
"Don't forget that ...ole slick willie ... kept a base open to please one of his cronies."
I do remember that outrageous decision, although I can't at the moment remember the specific base; I vaguely recall that it was in California but could be mistaken. But that just provides evidence for the original point that this BRAC *commission* appears to be motivated - more than previous commissions - by issues (like local economic impact) unrelated to military value. At least in the case you mention, the BRAC commission did its job properly and was overruled by the Commander in misChief.
With no outrage from the media. Imagine if President Bush decided to ignore one of the BRAC decisions.
avoiding future burrito panics
protecting the public from obscene devil comic bumper stickers
locking up over-the-counter cold medication
implementing their own, and advocating a state-wide smoking ban
(I can get away with this, 'cause that's my home town).
Spent the worse 1 year, 2 weeks and 3 days of my AF career at Cannon. Within the AF, it is not considered a choice assignment. Many call it Minot without the snow.
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