Commission on Military and National Security Facilities
Governor Bob McDonnell recently issued Executive Order #22 establishing a Commission on Military and National Security Facilities. This Commission was formed in response to discussions during a February meeting with Virginia's Congressional Delegation, and news from several weeks ago about a proposal to close the U.S. Joint Forces Command and reduce contractor use. Commission members will be made up of retired military, political, business and community leaders dedicated to advancing Virginia's contributions to national defense and security.
"Virginia has long played a leading role in the defense of the United States of America. The Pentagon, Naval Air Station Oceana, Fort Lee, Fort Belvoir, Naval Station Norfolk, the Joint Forces Command and many other installations in the Commonwealth are crucial to the security of our homeland as well as our ability to project force around the globe. As governor, I will work with leaders from both parties, the private sector, all levels of government and the military to ensure that these facilities remain in the Commonwealth for the sake of our national security. The members of the Commission will play key roles in this effort, and I thank them for agreeing to serve in this capacity. There is important work to be done."
-- Governor Bob McDonnell
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| Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell addresses the first meeting of the Governor’s Commission on Military and National Security Facilities today, Thursday, September 9th. (Photo Courtesy of Michaele White, Governor’s Photographer) |
See more photos from the Governor's Commission on Military Installations first meeting, held on September 9, 2010 |
Commission Resources
Workgroup Materials
Governor's Press Releases, Letters and Executive Order
- Governor's Commission on Military and National Security Facilities Holds First Full Meeting -- Governor's Press Release, September 9, 2010
- Governor McDonnell Announces Members of Commission on Military and National Security Facilities -- Governor's Press Release, August 26, 2010
- Governor McDonnell Announces Chairmen of Commission on Military and National Security Facilities -- Governor's Press Release, August 18, 2010
- Governor McDonnell Letter to Secretary Gates on the closing of the USJFCOM -- August 13, 2010
- Governor McDonnell Letter to President Obama on the closing of the USJFCOM -- August 13, 2010
- Governor McDonnell Issues Executive Order #22 Establishing Commission on Military and National Security Facilities -- Governor's Press Release, August 9, 2010
- Executive Order No. 22 establishing a Commission on Military and National Security Facilities -- Governor's Executive Order
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