October 2017 Group Watch: F-35 Decision Coming

For two years now, a partnership consisting of unit commanders, community and state leaders, local business leaders and Alabama’s congressional delegation have been working to bring the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to the 187^thFighter Wing at Dannelly Field in Montgomery. Congresswoman Martha Roby and others are making a final push as the decision should be made in the next few weeks. The 187^th is one of five Air National Guard units on the short list being considered. On the line for Montgomery are $100 million annually and 2,400 jobs.

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