Appropriation Bill:

Military Construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies

Project Name:

Maintenance Training Facility

Request:

$12,200,000 Million

Applicant / Recipient Name:

Ellsworth Air Force Base

Recipient Address:

1958 Scott Drive, Ellsworth, SD, 57706

Explanation of Request:

This project will build a facility for maintenance and technical training functions such as jet engine maintenance, B-1B electronic warfare, flight controls system maintenance, avionics and armament systems maintenance, egress systems maintenance, fuel systems maintenance, and electro-environmental training.  The current facility is more than 58 years old and has numerous maintenance and foundation integrity problems, including HVAC control issues, roof leaks, mold outbreaks, and radon risks.  The authorized project size reduces the existing facility footprint by 53.5% which will lead to significant energy savings.

Appropriation Bill:

Military Construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies

Project Name:

Aircraft Maintenance Facility

Request:

$12,800,000

Applicant / Recipient Name:

South Dakota Air National Guard

Recipient Address:

Joe Foss Field, SD

Explanation of Request:

This project will construct a consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Facility to replace multiple existing, but inadequate, maintenance facilities. Functions to be accommodated include aircraft general purpose shops, the aircraft maintenance unit, avionics and electronic countermeasures shop, and the weapons systems maintenance management shop.