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Keep Bases Open to Guard National Security
Syndicated columnist Jack Chambers argues against closing multiple US bases. He cites Texas sites Brooks and Reese AFBs, Red River Depot, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi as at risk, urging Congress to preserve a strong military presence to deter foreign threats. He notes economic impacts but says defense, not jobs, must drive decisions.
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Austin
United States
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
Texas
Brooks Air Force Base
San Antonio
Red River Army Depot
Texarkana
Reese Afb
Lubbock
924Th
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station
Kelly Air Force Base
Laughlin Afb
del Rio
Air Force Reserve
Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base
Gress
United States of America
Iran
Iraq
Russia
Soviet Union
Mexico
Commission
Congress