Landrieu secures provisions to improve quality of life for military families
The following is a Press Release:
U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., “Military Mary,” announced today that she has secured language urging the Air Force to prioritize projects to improve quality of life efforts on and around installations, particularly those supporting major commands. This is particularly important for Barksdale Air Force Base, which has seen an influx of nearly 1,000 airmen and their families since 2008. Sen. Landrieu has been a fierce proponent of providing our military families with high quality of life, including excellent educational opportunities.
This language – along with other provisions to support our veterans and military families – was included during a markup by the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the fiscal year 2013 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill. The legislation also includes $11.7 million for the Barksdale pumping station and $7.187 million for Belle Chasse Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base to build additional housing for service members on temporary duty. The bill now moves to the full Senate Appropriations Committee for its review later this week.
