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Reynolds: Pentagon Releases Missing Information from So-Called 'Third Look'
Data shows base was set to receive additional planes in three of four scenarios

U.S. Representative Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Clarence, announced today that, after repeated requests by his office, the Department of Defense has finally released information on the so-called "Third Look" scenario in the base closure process.  The information showed that Niagara Falls Air Base was slated to receive additional C-130s in that third scenario; previously released information demonstrated that the base would have received additional planes in the first two scenarios as well.

"It took a lot of work on our part, and a lot of pressure, but we finally received the missing information from the Pentagon," Reynolds said.  "This new information will bolster our case, as further evidence that the Air Force recognized the high military value of Niagara Falls Air Base.  Why else would they have recommended it for expansion in three of the four scenarios?"

The Pentagon had previously released the information pertaining to Scenarios One, Two and Four on the base closure process; however, the information on Scenario Three had been withheld.  Scenario Four, the final one, is the only scenario that called for the base's closure.

"This information shows us that, through three of the four rounds of closure scenarios, Niagara Falls was slated to not only remain open, but double its number of C-130s from eight to sixteen," Reynolds said.  "In other words, the base was in tremendous shape right up until the very last minute, when it was slated for closure.  This places even further doubt on the Air Force's recommendation to close Niagara- it looks to have been an ill-advised, last minute decision."

Reynolds said that this new information further bolsters the case that will be presented to the BRAC Commission at the Monday hearing.

"I have confirmed that we will have four BRAC Commissioners, including the Chairman, on hand on Monday to tour the air base and attend the hearing," Reynolds said. "Having this many commissioners here on site is definitely an advantage, and I'm looking forward to making our case.  I think the evidence is mounting in our favor, and the hearing will be an excellent opportunity for us to demonstrate to the Commission the clear reasons why Niagara Falls should not face closure."

 

 
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