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February 28, 2023
Base Redevelopment | Congress/DoD | In Our Communities | On Base

Politico has comprehensive look at the Air Force’s stalled decision on whether to move U.S. Space Command from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado to Redstone Arsenal, Alabama….

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined other officials Monday at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, Kansas, where Panasonic is building a $4 billion plant to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles. The facility is expected to employ 4,000 people, according to The Kansas City Star.

Kansas Star photo by Susan Pfannmuller

February 28, 2023
Base Redevelopment | Congress/DoD | In Our Communities | On Base

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