Posted on Oct 28, 2023
Mississippi County officials pass resolution to reactivate air force base
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With tensions rising in Ukraine and the Middle East, leaders in Mississippi County, Arkansas, are giving the Department of Defense a rare opportunity.
Tuesday, the Mississippi County Quorum Court passed a resolution supporting the reactivation of the former Eaker Air Force Base, putting the Department of Defense and the Air Force on notice.
“It’s exciting from the standpoint of what it would mean to the community and not just Blytheville but all of Northeast Arkansas,” said Barrett Harrison, president of the Arkansas Aeroplex, which was at one time Eaker Air Force Base.
Tuesday, the Mississippi County Quorum Court passed a resolution supporting the reactivation of the former Eaker Air Force Base, putting the Department of Defense and the Air Force on notice.
“It’s exciting from the standpoint of what it would mean to the community and not just Blytheville but all of Northeast Arkansas,” said Barrett Harrison, president of the Arkansas Aeroplex, which was at one time Eaker Air Force Base.
Mississippi County officials pass resolution to reactivate air force base
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Eaker AFB
Strategic Air Command (SAC)
Cold War
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."When the Cold War was no longer considered a threat, the base closed, and thousands left with it.
Now, the Aeroplex is home to several industries as well as an effort to tell of Eaker’s role in keeping the peace through the National Cold War Center and the complete restoration of this SAC “alert” bunker.
“It’s terribly important, and it’s not being done anywhere in the United States, and what better place to do that than on a SAC base,” Harrison said.
Judge John Nelson said the county is working with lobbyists in Washington to get the word out on the county’s resolution."
..."When the Cold War was no longer considered a threat, the base closed, and thousands left with it.
Now, the Aeroplex is home to several industries as well as an effort to tell of Eaker’s role in keeping the peace through the National Cold War Center and the complete restoration of this SAC “alert” bunker.
“It’s terribly important, and it’s not being done anywhere in the United States, and what better place to do that than on a SAC base,” Harrison said.
Judge John Nelson said the county is working with lobbyists in Washington to get the word out on the county’s resolution."
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