Consolidation of Va. Army, Air guards opposed

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Consolidation of Va. Army, Air guards opposed
The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Oct 24, 2008 5:58:07 EDT

BLACKSTONE, Va. — Officials in Nottoway County are trying to mobilize opposition to the proposed consolidation of Virginia’s Army and Air National Guard.

County leaders say the consolidation from Blackstone to suburban Richmond would mean the loss of some of the guard operation and employees now housed at Fort Pickett.

The plan announced last week is scheduled to be completed by 2014. The Guard said it will continue to use Fort Pickett and make improvements to the facility. More than 600 of the nearly 900 employees who work at Fort Pickett are scheduled to remain.

County officials are asking local residents, legislators and elected officials in other counties to oppose the plan, saying the base is a boon for this economically struggling region.


Article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/10/ap_vaconsolidation_102308/%2e