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Mountain Home Air Force Base commander briefs Senate committee on readiness, $800 million regional impact
Summary
Col. D. Ray Gunter told the Senate State Affairs Committee the base is investing in modernization and training while contributing about $800 million annually and supporting over 7,300 regional jobs; the briefing was informational and no committee action was taken.
Col. D. Ray Gunter, 366th Wing Commander at Mountain Home Air Force Base, told the Senate State Affairs Committee on March 11 that the base’s mission is to “produce mission-ready airmen capable of global operations anytime, anywhere.” He provided an annual update on the base’s operational readiness, modernization efforts, potential future upgrades, community initiatives and training procedures.
Gunter said the base contributes about $800 million in annual economic impact and supports more than 7,300 jobs across the region. Committee members heard that modernization and training remain priorities to preserve readiness and to sustain the base’s local economic role.
The briefing highlighted planned upgrades and community engagement but did not include a committee vote or request for legislative action. Committee members did not indicate any immediate follow-up steps during the session.
