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Article: Turbulent times: Air Guard chief braces for dramatic change.(AIR NATIONAL GUARD)(Craig McKinley)
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- National Defense
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- September 1, 2007
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For a proud organization such as the Air National Guard, it has been a tough year. As if losing dozens of bases across the country weren't enough, it is also giving up flying missions and taking on new, unfamiliar roles.
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After getting over the shock of such devastating news, the chief of the Air Guard says it's time to stop grieving and start building a new future.
The dramatic changes planned for the Air Guard is the work of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission, which died for the restructuring of 56 of the Air Guard's 91 flying units, with 14 losing their flying mission, 33 units gaining or losing aircraft, ...