For Release: Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Washington - U.S. Congressmen Jerry Costello (D-IL) and John Shimkus (R-IL) will hold a joint press conference at MidAmerica Airport this Friday, May 13 at 8:00 a.m. Central to make an announcement regarding the future of Scott Air Force Base and to discuss the recommendations of the Secretary of Defense regarding base closure and realignment.
The press conference is open to the public.
The Department of Defense will officially release the list of bases that the Secretary of Defense wants to close or realign at 9:30 a.m. Central.
WHO: |
U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello(D-IL) U.S. Congressman John Shimkus (R-IL) |
WHAT: |
News conference on future of Scott AFB and the BRAC list |
WHEN: |
Friday, May 13 Arrive: 7:45 a.m. Central Announcement:8:00 a.m. Central |
WHERE: |
MidAmerica Airport |
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