Author Topic: US Military Base Closure list unveiled (Read 1803 times)

DiabloTX · « **Reply #60 on:** May 13, 2005, 10:08:16 PM »

"Ellington Field (EFD) is a joint use civil/military airport. Acquired by the City of Houston in 1984, Ellington now supports the operations of the United States military, NASA, and general aviation. The airport is home to the largest flying club in Texas and is the site of the annual Wings Over Houston Airshow.

The airport is operated and maintained by the Houston Airport System. The Houston Airport System functions as an enterprise fund of the City of Houston and does not burden the local tax base for airport operations, maintenance or capital improvements."

http://efd.houstonairportsystem.org/about

Lizking · « **Reply #61 on:** May 13, 2005, 10:19:41 PM »

I watched literally thousands of F-4s take of from there, but as I said, it is too urban for any kind of active base. Close it to military traffic, just like Austin did with Bergstrom.

Dnil · « **Reply #62 on:** May 13, 2005, 10:44:27 PM »

liz I fly out of there everyday. Its one of the best bases for the military to use. The gulf is a very short hop away for training. the east side of the base is pretty darn vacant. Thats why the traffic patterns are all east side. Plenty of bases are in urban areas. Tinker in OKC is right in the middle of midwest city. Nellis I thought to was pretty urban.

This place needs some type of defense. Supposedly they will rotate fighters in on alert status. More then likely guys not familiar with the area. The cost savings over 20 years....3.6 million... is nothing compared to what it could mean if the terrorists get smart.

EDIT: also the control tower there is by national guard contract, wonder what happens if they leave....who picks up the tab for the controller contract now? NASA, who does a **** ton of flying out of there?

Lizking · « **Reply #63 on:** May 13, 2005, 10:47:52 PM »

What exactly does it need defense against?

Dnil · « **Reply #64 on:** May 14, 2005, 01:00:27 AM »

I didnt think we needed defense in New york either. Apparently we did.

You never know what is going to happen. Look at our history of being unprepared and getting sucker punched. Why leave all of east Texas wide open for 3.6 million over 20 years.

Not only that but move the pilots and maintainers to San Antonio. Like that airspace needs more training congestion.

Biggles · « **Reply #65 on:** May 14, 2005, 02:23:03 AM »

Alright! They didn't close Beale.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #66 on:** May 14, 2005, 08:07:24 AM »

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Originally posted by Lizking
I watched literally thousands of F-4s take of from there, but as I said, it is too urban for any kind of active base. Close it to military traffic, just like Austin did with Bergstrom.

I probably watched all of those too. Along with the F-101's, C-130's, and all the rest of the AF equipment. As a kid I would run outside and watch the Voodoo's and then the Phantom's as they did a scramble, talk about LOUD. It started to get really annoying that every Saturday morning they did a scramble, or so it seemed, and I used to ***** about it. That is, until 9/11. Now, when they scramble I smile and take heart that they are here.

Otto · « **Reply #67 on:** May 14, 2005, 10:26:03 AM »

Pennsylvania

Bristol
Engineering Field Activity Northeast
Kelly Support Center
Naval Air Station Willow Grove
Navy-Marine Corps Reserve Center, Reading
North Penn U.S. Army Reserve Center, Morristown
Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station
Serrenti U.S. Army Reserve Center, Scranton
U.S. Army Reserve Center Bloomsburg
U.S. Army Reserve Center Lewisburg
U.S. Army Reserve Center Williamsport
W. Reese U.S. Army Reserve Center/OMS, Chester

"Ouch...."

spitfiremkv · « **Reply #68 on:** May 14, 2005, 11:27:42 AM »

I guess the Cold War really is over...

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #69 on:** May 14, 2005, 11:32:37 AM »

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Originally posted by GtoRA2
Did you hit the booze early Grun?

Did you see my RC tank? Bad bellybutton huh?

LOL! I dont drink gto. I just thought it was funny that rpm was bashing bush even though he was doing a supposedly libral type thing..

Maybe the sarcasm didnt comre accross right..

The tank is great, good ob and a fast build.