Peters Tours Fort Custer, Space for Potential Missile Defense Site

AUGUSTA, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today toured the Fort Custer Training Center, where he was briefed on the latest activities and learned more about the potential site for the Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency (MDA)’s new missile defense system.

Fort Custer is a finalist among three locations nationwide to host the MDA’s next missile defense system, and if selected, the project would bring over 2,000 jobs to Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties and boost economic productivity in the area. Senator Peters is a strong supporter of bringing the new missile defense site to Fort Custer.

“With its strategic location between Detroit and Chicago, accessibility to freeways, and Michigan’s tradition of supporting our military and veterans, Fort Custer and its existing facilities would be an ideal location for the proposed missile defense system,” said Senator Peters. “A missile defense system at Fort Custer would benefit both our national security and Michigan’s economy, and I’m proud to support efforts to bring the defense system to this facility. I look forward to continue working with the Michigan Congressional delegation, state officials, and the Department of Defense to ensure the military sees the benefits Fort Custer would bring.”

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