[dk/coro]

Regardless of the "merit" of the article, NAS Brunswick is a loser. The P-3's primary role as an ASW platform has long since outlived its key function in the North Atlantic.What ocean surveillance is tasked by CincLant in that area Atlantic could very well be handled from PAX.

The Russians can't even keep their subs afloat; and the Chinese are operating in a different piece of real estate.

In the old days, the Lobster Runs to Brunswick from Norfolk and Jax were legendary; but then again, that was when lobster was running well under a dollar/pound.

Not worth the trip now. (30 year later) *S*

So, I say, close it! And, put a stick in Snowe's eye at the same time. Too bad Chaffee has not relocated a bit further north. We could nail him as well. **S**

[tessalu]

Sure , closing the military bases will sap our strength, but this is what is intended. The closing of bases, the reduction of military airplanes and ships etc, is all written up in the US Treaty for Disarmament, preparing us to enter in to the One World Government. Go read it.