[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 129 (Thursday, July 31, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2008

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:

  Name of Project: Physical Fitness Center
  Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle
  Bill Number: H.R. 6599
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Dover Air Force Base
  Address of Requesting Entity: Dover, DE
  Project Description: The existing fitness center at Dover AFB is not 
large enough to accommodate the needs of all personnel in sports, 
wellness, and fitness programs. A new facility is necessary to meet the 
Air Force's new requirements and emphasis on physical fitness, health, 
and wellness. The existing facility is insufficient to accommodate 
year-round use necessary for mission readiness. The new facility will 
provide for an additional gymnasium and fitness rooms, as well as 
incorporating a Health and Wellness Center. The project has been 
included in the President's FY09 Budget Request.
  Name of Project: Information Operations Communication Facility
  Requesting Member: Congressman Michael N. Castle
  Bill Number: H.R. 6599
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Dover Air Force Base
  Address of Requesting Entity: Dover, DE
  Project Description: The current Delaware National Guard Information 
Operations Unit operates from a cramped, overloaded, inadequate 
facility. Because of the specialized nature of this new mission, there 
are no facilities on the New Castle Air National Guard base that can 
accommodate the unit. Without a new facility, the unit will not be 
capable of properly training or supporting active combat missions with 
respect to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. This project 
has been included in the President's FY09 Budget Request.

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