Military studying possibility NAS Lemoore could house Air Force, National Guard jets
Indeed, no firm decisions have been made. A press release indicated that there are four proposed alternative locations, which include:
- The 104th Fighter Wing at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, Westfield, Massachusetts.
- The 144th Fighter Wing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
- The 144th Fighter Wing at Naval Air Station Lemoore.
- The 159th Fighter Wing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
The F-15EX and F-35A aircraft are being acquired to support the Air National Guard (ANG) mission. These aircraft would replace the legacy fighter aircraft (F-15C/D) at the selected locations.
Public Meetings
The NGB is holding public scoping meetings where the public can learn about the proposal, talk to project team representatives, and provide written comments, concerns, or input regarding the proposal. Public scoping meetings will be held virtually and locally on the dates below.
These informational meetings are a forum for the NGB to collect public comments and answer questions regarding the proposal, alternatives, and environmental resources to be studied for potential impacts.
All members of the public and press are invited to attend the public scoping meetings to be held:
In-Person Meeting
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
LTA Portuguese Hall
470 Champion St.
Lemoore, CA 93245
Virtual Meeting
Thursday, August 25, 2022
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PDT
Please visit the website for information on how to join the meeting:
Interested parties can also submit public comments in written format by September 2, 2022, to be considered in preparing the Draft IES.
Submissions can be accomplished in a variety of ways:
- Via the project website at www.ANGF15EX-F35A-WIS.com
- In person at a public hearing
- Via email to NGB.A4.A4A.NEPA.COMMENTS.Org@us.af.mil
- By U.S. Mail to: EIS Project Manager, National Guard Bureau, NGB/A4AM, Shepperd Hall, 3501 Fetchet Ave., Joint Base Andrews MD 20762-5157
