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Malmstrom’s future and defense spending debated as candidates weigh base priorities
Summary
Both candidates said they would defend legitimate missions at Malmstrom Air Force Base; Jack Mudd said he would protect the base while opening the possibility of new missions if the current nuclear mission ended; Burns emphasized deterrence and strategic placement.
The future of Malmstrom Air Force Base and defense spending became a specific local point in the Billings debate, with both candidates stressing the base's importance while offering different emphases on mission and broader defense posture.
Jack Mudd said Malmstrom should retain its mission so long as the strategic need exists but acknowledged that if the base’s current mission were eliminated he would advocate…
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