DTN News: U.S. Air Force Selects Preferred Alternative Base For C-17 Aircraft

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Source: U.S. DoD issued No. 1054-10 November 16, 2010

(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON DC - November 16, 2010: U.S. Air Force Selects Preferred Alternative Base For C-17 Aircraft.

U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Release

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 1054-10 November 16, 2010

Air Force Selects Preferred Alternative Base for C-17 Aircraft The Air Force announced today its preferred basing decision for eight C-17 aircraft at an Air National Guard location. The preferred base approved by the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force is: Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y. Along with the C-17 basing action, 12 C-5A aircraft assigned to Stewart will be retired. “The Air Force has completed its initial analysis of a full range of alternatives and determined that basing the C-17 at Stewart is the preferred alternative,” said Kathleen Ferguson, Air Force deputy assistant secretary for installations. “This is not a final basing decision; it is the alternative we believe will fulfill our mission responsibilities while considering economic, environmental, and technical factors.” Once the environmental impact analysis process is complete then a final decision will be made. For more information about this basing action, media may contact the Air Force public affairs office at 703-695-0640.

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