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BRAC Commission
AUG 2 9 2005
Received
August 27, 2005
Chairman Anthony 3. Princlpl
2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
2521 South Clark Street, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22202
Dear Chairman Principl:
Needless to say, yesterday was a very happy day here In Fort Smith,
AR - due to the news of the new mission for the 188th Fighter Wing.
Worry and concern on the part of the guard members have been
replaced by rejoicing and thanksgiving.
We stayed "glued" to the BRAC hearings and the final 3 days
deliberations this week. We had thought that, of late, common sense
was missing from many things. Our faith has been restored - the
common sense deliberations and decisions made were very evident to
the viewing public.
Please convey to all the BRAC commissioners our special thanks for a
difficult assignment conducted and completed before the cameras of
the entire country. We appreciate your dedication to this project.
Sincerely,o
Ben and Barbara Hardcastle
18 South 35th Circle
Fort Smith, AR 72903
479-646-1011

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