Pentagon wants states to complete for new U.S. military base
Federal Newscast

Pentagon wants states to complete for new U.S. military base

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 1, 20266 min
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  • Politics

The Pentagon wants to build a new military base inside the U.S. and is asking states to compete for it. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the base could host up to 25,000 troops and serve as a hub for homeland defense, command and control and cyber operations. He also promises the base will feature cutting-edge technology, first-class barracks and timeless classical architecture. The base would become the first newly built domestic military installation since the 1980s. A plan for that process is due by the end of October. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

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This is a Federal News Network podcast. Coming up today on the Federal Newscast, the Pentagon wants states to compete for a new U.S. military base. A new House bill would require FEMA to develop detailed workforce plans.

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And ICE wants to build an AI-powered software factory. These stories and more on today's federal newscast. Welcome to the federal newscast. I'm Michelle Sandeford. The Pentagon wants to build a new military base inside the U.S. and is asking states

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to compete for it. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the base would host up to 25,000 and serve as a hub for homeland defense, command and control, and cyber operations. He also promises the base will feature cutting-edge technology, first-class barracks, and timeless classical architecture.

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