Congress has approved a bill giving Ft. Benning $1.2 million dollars to upgrade facilities.
The earmarked funds are part of nearly one hundred and sixteen million dollars approved by the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. Those funds are slated for improving military housing, and bettering family and community services at the sprawling post.
The funds are part of the over one-billion-dollar 2008 Defense Appropriations bill. The money will go towards re-stationing military forces now deployed in Germany and other countries, back in the US.
The bill is in addition to the ongoing BRAC -- Base Realignment and Closure -- program.
The nearby National Infantry Museum, now under construction will also receive over seven million dollars in aid, as part of the overall package.
The entire House and Senate must still pass the bill.
Friday, July 27, 2007
House approves $1.2 million for Ft. Benning
