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Upton Lobbies DoD For Battle Creek To Host Missile Defense
Upton Lobbies DoD For Battle Creek To Host Missile Defense
Upton Lobbies DoD For Battle Creek To Host Missile Defense
Representative Fred Upton from St. Joseph announced he had sent a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis, urging the selection of the Fort Custer Training Center as the site of the potential Continental Interceptor Site. In the letter, Upton says Battle Creek is ideal because of its strategic location, and the ease with which Fort Custer could see the system installed.
Fort Custer Base To Test For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Water
Fort Custer Base To Test For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Water
Fort Custer Base To Test For Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Water
The ANG Base has had firefighting foam used on the property in the past, and concerns have been raised recently about the per and poly-fleuroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, that were contained in that foam. The testing is set to begin April 16, and is being carried out to determine if there’s any environmental or health impact.