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RAVENNA, Ohio (WKBN) – Camp Ravenna, formerly known at the Ravenna Arsenal, could soon become a major player once again in the country’s military defense system.
The Ohio House voted unanimously to pass Senate resolution (SCR 9) which calls on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (USMDA) to select Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center as the preferred site for a future East Coast Missile Defense system.
A sub-agency of the Department of Defense announced its consideration of Camp Ravenna and two other locations for a potential future deployment of additional ground-based interceptors for homeland defense.
“Camp Ravenna is uniquely positioned to be a strong site for selection because of its geographical location and surrounding military, technological and transportation assets,” said State Rep. John Boccieri (D-Poland). “Not only would our area benefit from the economic impact, but the impacts to our regional security cannot be delayed with a growing missile threat from North Korea.”
