“This is a tremendous victory for the people of South Dakota and America’s national security. I commend the BRAC Commissioners and their staff for listening to our arguments and recognizing Ellsworth’s military value. I applaud the men and women, past and present, civilian and military, who have made Ellsworth a premier facility. I am proud to have been a part of this victory to keep Ellsworth open, especially as America continues to fight the War on Terror. Ellsworth Air Force Base is integral to America’s current and future security needs.”
Thune: ELLSWORTH IS SAVED!
August 26, 2005
“This is a tremendous victory for the people of South Dakota and America’s national security. I commend the BRAC Commissioners and their staff for listening to our arguments and recognizing Ellsworth’s military value. I applaud the men and women, past and present, civilian and military, who have made Ellsworth a premier facility. I am proud to have been a part of this victory to keep Ellsworth open, especially as America continues to fight the War on Terror. Ellsworth Air Force Base is integral to America’s current and future security needs.”