[Hillarys Gate Cult]

The thing I never saw explained is why should a state pay for an Air National Guard they don't have?

I can still see where smaller states can be combined with other states to have a larger force, but major changes will have to be made.

Still the cuts are necessary. Most of these bases were set up to meet early Cold War threats. Not only have the threats changed, but today's aircraft have a longer range than even their first models. The F-22 and F-35 are going to be highly expensive compared to current aircraft.

[Drammach]

Agreed.. Modernization of all the military is needed, not just the technological side..
We are still using WW2 military base infrastructure in many cases..
Aircraft fly faster and farther today and can carry more cargo..
We don't necessarilly need as many airbases as we used to..

This is an issue of Authority and Power sharing.. (and Money)
Since the States have certain constitutional protections on their side, it will have to be hashed out in Federal Courts..
Probably the Supreme Court..
We will then see if State's Rights or Federalism wins out..