Author Topic: US Military Base Closure list unveiled (Read 1817 times)

moose · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:08:51 AM »

I'd be stunned at an Otis closure for sure.. and if New London went out, that would just about KILL that town. As it is right now it's pretty bad, even with the USCG academy and Conn. College right there.

Monk · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:09:36 AM »

I thought Otis was closed.

moose · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:14:47 AM »

nah, they're still flyin, took this pic the other day when i happened to be driving by as the 3:00 flight was doing touch and gos

LePaul · « **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:15:09 AM »

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Originally posted by moose
I'd be stunned at an Otis closure for sure.. and if New London went out, that would just about KILL that town. As it is right now it's pretty bad, even with the USCG academy and Conn. College right there.

What surprised me most was the Brunswick NAS being set for realignment, which looks like all the P-3's would be moed to Florida. I wonder what would serve sub-watch up this way then?

As for Otis...Im not privy to the news down there like I used to but Im sure if you dig enough, you'll read about the enormous problems they have with hazmat pollution.

lada · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:17:47 AM »

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Originally posted by moose
nah, they're still flyin, took this pic the other day when i happened to be driving by as the 3:00 flight was doing touch and gos

That guy is missing one of his Aim9.

Pooh21 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:19:03 AM »

maybe an annoying cessna found it

moose · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:19:24 AM »

yeah, im not too positive about the status of the plume cleanup although a lot of the contractors who come in to work out there stay at my resort since we're one of only a few hotels close by the base.. i'd just be really surprised if they closed it down (i wonder if that closure list includes the USCG and USArmyGuard parts of the base, too)

Otis F-15s were first on the scene on 9/11 and its my understanding that its the primary defense for the northeastern corridor from Maine to DC.. as much as the activists around here hate the base i couldn't imagine not seeing eagles flying over my house every day not to mention how many friends i have in the guard who would be out of jobs or would have to transfer.

Monk · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:21:04 AM »

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Originally posted by LePaul
What surprised me most was the Brunswick NAS being set for realignment, which looks like all the P-3's would be moed to Florida. I wonder what would serve sub-watch up this way then?

Doesn't look like there is not much left in the N'East anymore.

LePaul · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:30:30 AM »

I think Vermont still has F-16s?

LePaul · « **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:31:01 AM »

I think Vermont still has F-16s?

Bangor is actually slated to GAIN more staff, etc

moose · « **Reply #25 on:** May 13, 2005, 11:35:18 AM »

yeah, vermont has f-16s, but my understanding was that otis was a first-option sort of thing.. they've got 4 planes on alert status 24/7, i believe 2 are 5 or 10minutes and the other two are 30.. i mean obviously there is no cold war, and they're not intercepting russian bears like they used to.. but i duno. just seems ridiculous to close the base down. i'm totally bias in this though, for sure

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 13, 2005, 12:28:42 PM »

But Amreeka is teh great Shaitan. How does reducing our military fit into our evil plan for world domination? UNPOSSIBLE

Sandman · « **Reply #27 on:** May 13, 2005, 01:09:43 PM »

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Looks like by size and or per capita, Alabama got the bone. California and Texas got wacked pretty hard as well.

That looks fairly minor for California.

DoctorYO · « **Reply #28 on:** May 13, 2005, 01:38:32 PM »

Im shure wallstreet will be happy with Fort Monmouths closure...(lets just say its not called the USA Communications Command for nothing)

(god / deities will be happy also... if your in the know..)(chaplains might get my humor..)

DoctorYo

PS: looks like Dashle will be getting his seat back come next election.. anyone care to comment on some freshman senators comments before Dashles oustering..

Bodhi · « **Reply #29 on:** May 13, 2005, 01:39:52 PM »

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I think Vermont still has F-16s?

Bangor is actually slated to GAIN more staff, etc

Vermont does have F-16's and I believe (not entirely sure) that they will be the first Guard Unit to fly the Raptor. There is also a rumor that if Otis closes the F-15's from Otis would goto VT.

Freaking liberals in Burlington gonna ***** up a storm if that happens.