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JUL 2 6 2005
Received
The Honorable Anthony J. Principi, Chairman
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
2521 South Clark Street, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202
Re: PITTSBURGH, LAND & MORE July 10, 2005
The 911 th Airlift Wing is vital to our nation's defense, and in a strategic location for homeland
security. Pittsburgh's renown for its medical community and an excellent recruiting area. The
911th can support additional aircraft right now. Land is not the issue! The four runways afford any
and all aircraft ready accessibility. "If it can fly, it can land at Pittsburgh!" This cost-effective
operation also hosts a variety of tenant functions which result in taxpayer savings.
The data used in analyzing this base's military value was flawed! Relocating these aircraft
would not best serve our military defense posture, nor would it result in retaining the assigned,
qualified personnel who have volunteered to serve. Additionally, more monies will have to spent at
the gaining bases to support this. The 911th AW should not be closed! It should be considered for
expansion as part of a Joint Readiness Regional Center -- combining the 99"' RSC and Charles E.
Kelly Support Facility.
Sincerely,
Address:-
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