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Freedom Isn't Free- Bring on The F35's!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with All American Home Group DRE# GA370524 & TX0625050

As many Beaufortonians know we have been discussing the new F35's coming to Beaufort. From what I have seen there is an overwhelming response from those in the area supportive of more squadrons coming in with this new aircraft! Being a Marine Pilot's Fiancé I am naturally in support of the F35's. One reason is it will give us a much better chance of getting stationed in Beaufort in the future. Also, because I know that it is a great thing for the local economy. Having traveled around with the Marine Corps I can honestly say that the military is a huge source of jobs and economically benefitial for those areas they are located in. You will see an immediate loss of jobs and a devastated housing market in areas where you have base closings. Bringing in both operational and training squadrons to Beaufort will ensure the future of the military in Beaufort and prevent any of these devastations. The number of jobs and benefit for the local real estate market will be tremendous. The biggest complaint, sorry let me rephrase that, the biggest concern that non-supporters have, seems to be will the new F35's be louder than the F-18's? I can understand people don't like being inconvenienced by jet noise but please remember FREEDOM DOESN'T COME FREE!!! My Fiancé and his fellow Marines are gone from home for months at a time, sometimes even a year at a time to defend your freedom. The least that I would ask in return is for you to deal with some jet noise!

 

Today there was a press conference held at the Chamber Offices announcing Sen. Graham's support for the F35B planes slated to come to MCAS Beaufort. Also in support of bringing two training and three operational squadrons to the air station were Congressman Joe Wilson, State Senator Tom Davis and County Council Chair Weston Newton. Please take a few minutes to see what they had to say:  Click here to watch the Press Conference.

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