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Klobuchar Announces $19.5 Million in Federal Funds for Minnesota National Guard Projects

Funding supports new readiness facility in Arden Hills and hangar for Duluth Air Guard Fighter Wing

July 21, 2008

Washington, D.C. – As part of her ongoing commitment to support Minnesota’s National Guard, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced today that she has secured $19.5 million to fund Guard facilities in Minnesota next year. The funds are included in the fiscal year 2009 Appropriations bill for Military Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies. The funding proposals will now proceed to the full Senate.

“Our brave citizen soldiers have been asked to take on greater and greater responsibilities in recent years, with combat duty overseas and natural disasters at home,’’ Klobuchar said. “These funds will give them the up-to-date facilities they deserve.’’

Klobuchar successfully fought for $4.5 million for a new fuel systems hangar and shop for the 148th Fighter Wing of the Duluth Air National Guard. Klobuchar has been working since she took office to secure a long-term future for the 148th Fighter Wing and its Duluth base.

Klobuchar also fought to secure support for a National Guard readiness and training site in Arden Hills, which was funded in the legislation at $15 million.

“Time and again, our Minnesota Guard members set their private lives aside to serve their state and their country,’’ Klobuchar said. “I’m proud we will be able to provide them the very best facilities for training and readiness.’’

 
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