The Pentagon wants a massive new military base. Where will it go?
In this episode of The Pentagon Buzz, Breaking Defense’s Ashley Roque breaks down two major Pentagon initiatives after a recent conversation with Dale Marks, who is responsible for installations and energy at the Defense Department.
First, the Pentagon is soliciting proposals from governors for a new stateside base, with a decision expected by June 2027. Then, Ashley talks about how the Pentagon’s FORTRESS America initiative is intended to strengthen current installations against a wide range of threats, possibly with help from private industry.
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The Pentagon is soliciting proposals from governors for a new military base in the United States, with a decision expected by June 2027. Additionally, the FORTRESS America initiative is being implemented to enhance the security of existing installations against various threats.
- Pentagon is soliciting proposals for a new stateside military base.
- Decision on the new base is expected by June 2027.
- The FORTRESS America initiative aims to strengthen current military installations.