McDonnell to Obama: Reconsider the closing of USJFCOM
By Ward Smythe | Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 | Policy
Governor McDonnell has written both President Obama and Defense Secretary Gates voicing his opposition to the closure of the United States Joint Forces Command in Norfolk.
McDonnell wrote…”as a retired member of the United States military, I am struck by the fact that this closure is not a part of the recommendations contained in the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, which requires an assessment of threats and challenges and a rebalancing of strategies capabilities and forces to address those threats that are both near and long term.”
Senator Jim Webb has also expressed his disappointment and has called for a a Senate hearing on the Department of Defense’s recommendation. (Virginia Business). Webb has challenged the legal basis for the recommendation.
Reps. Rob Wittman, Randy Forbes, Bobby Scott and Glenn Nye will meet with state and local leaders Wednesday evening at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center to discuss the recommendation. The meeting is not open to the public.
The Hampton Roads area stands to lose up to 10,000 jobs if this recommendation is approved.
That’s a major hit from a recommendation that came with no warning and little to no justification.
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Ward Smythe is a pseudonymous aspiring freelance writer from Central Virginia. Until late 2007 Ward blogged at the now defunct "Ward View" and was active in Virginia and national politics. Ward's signature style of snarkery gained him a unique following that he hopes to regain here at Bearing Drift. Ward uses humor, satire and sometimes photoshop to make his point. Ward is proud to be an equal opportunity offender.
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4 Responses to "McDonnell to Obama: Reconsider the closing of USJFCOM"
With rumors circling about Gate’s resignation early next year, this may be one of those “lame duck” recommendations that is more “shock” than “awe”.
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Now, I digress…
http://hamptonroads.com/2010/08/memo-obama-could-ok-joint-forces-closure-sept-1
It appears that the Administration and DoD aren’t taking calls from anyone who may have hurt their feelings (Virginia lawsuits against health care) prior to the Congressional recess and they are moving quickly to do the deed. And now they are adding 2nd Fleet to their Hampton Roads shopping list that currently includes a Carrier and JFCOM (Norfolk and Suffolk). And those rascals had us all thinking it might be Oceana.
“But wait! For a limited time only, we will also include a ‘Slap Chop’ with your order to slice and dice the Southeastern Virginia economy and for a limited time only, will also include (Oceana?)….”
If you are a Rigell supporter you have a heart. If you are a Golden supporter you have a brain.
Captain Golden knew about the JFCOM issue months ago, wrote about it several weeks ago and knows about plenty more that is on the block.. he knew this months ago. He is way ahead of the curve because he has a great repoire with the people who ARE military leadership. Kenny does not depend on liasons, he is on a first name basis with key decision makers, commanders, generals and people who influence navy decisions.
Anyone who has spent any time with Kenny on a limited access military installation will see the side of Captain Golden that is not apparent in a civilian setting. He is widely respected in the military leadership community and his commands took him into the inner sanctum of the pentagon… where he is still welcome. Kenny knows the who what when where and how. How many more surprises are you begging for?
Please consider the issues that go beyond political affiliation this election.
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