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Minnesota National Guard requests $3 million for Duluth F‑16 hangar design to chase future federal MILCON
Summary
The Minnesota National Guard asked the Capital Investment Committee for $3 million in state design funds for new F‑16 hangars in Duluth, arguing replacements are needed for nearly 70‑year‑old structures and to compete for future federal construction funds; members pressed on the risk that aircraft missions can shift.
Major General Sean Manky, adjutant general for the Minnesota National Guard, asked the Capital Investment Committee on Feb. 11 for $3,000,000 in state funds to design replacement hangars for the 148th/140th (?) fighter wing in Duluth (presented as the 140th Fighter Wing), which flies F‑16 Block 50 aircraft.
"The existing hangars ... are nearly 70 years old," Manky said, adding that updated facilities are necessary to remain competitive when the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard award future MILCON (military construction) dollars. He told members the state’s design investment would position Duluth to compete for federal construction funds to build hangars suited for…
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