Homeland Security Today:
Recent missile threats to the United States have the U.S. military looking up to its northernmost installation: Thule Air Base. The U.S. Air Force monitors the skies for missiles from this Arctic location strategically positioned at the halfway point between Washington, D.C., and Moscow – and, because of the natural challenges posed by Greenland, the USAF must also closely monitor the readiness of this post.
“Thule’s unique location makes it a key asset to the United States; however, its unique environment makes it a difficult asset to maintain,” said Dan Rodriguez, acting deputy base civil engineer at Peterson Air Force Base.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has a major base consolidation underway with the intention of saving energy and taxpayer money and, most importantly, improving U.S. Air Force readiness.
