In Our Communities

November 3, 2019

Madison, Wis., Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway wants more answers about how a new squadron of F-35s would impact the community, citing concerns over contamination and noise, according to Military.com. In a letter to the Pentagon last week, Rhodes-Conway requested further study. Montgomery, Ala., is the other site the Pentagon is considering….
Tyler Perry Studios, located at the former Fort McPherson, Ga., will be the venue for the next Democratic presidential debate, Atlanta’s CBS46 reported. The 330-acre studio lot is one of the first base redevelopment projects in the country to cater to the entertainment industry.
Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook

November 3, 2019

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In Our Communities

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