HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-001 Air force F-35 MissionsRESOLUTION #1 -2010
CITY OF CHUBBUCK
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, AND TO THE
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION REPRESENTING THE STATE OF IDAHO IN THE CONGRESS OF
THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS, the U.S.. Air Force has had a presence in Idaho for more than 56 years, with numerous
facilities, including Mountain Home Air Force Base and Boise's Gowen Field; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Air Force approved Joint Strike Fighter basing criteria for both
training and for operational bases for the new F -35 mission; and
WHEREAS, Mountain Force Air Force Base was selected as a finalist as an operational base and
Boise's Gowen Field was selected as a finalist as a training base; and
WHEREAS, Southern Idaho's climate is well- suited to these missions, with more than 321 flyable
days per year, a key selection criteria; and
WHEREAS, Idaho's facilities provide ample and unhindered training airspace close to installations,
which enables more training time and less fuel consumed; and
WHEREAS, Idaho's facilities are unencumbered by the encroachment of civilian land use, which
lowers the environmental impact on surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Idaho facilities have the capacity to support at least three squadrons each, including
runway space, ramp space, personnel housing, and maintenance and hangar bays necessary to accommodate
these new missions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chubbuck is a patriotic community, and supports members of our
community in the military, and would welcome the new F -35 mission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the City Council and the Mayor of the City
of Chubbuck, Idaho, that we urge the U.S. Air Force to select Idaho for its F -35 missions.
Attest:
even M. England, M or
Ron C. Conlin, City Clerk