Would Another Round of Base Closings Help or Hurt Scott AFB

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, whose district includes Scott, made it clear he opposes a new BRAC even getting started.  “I voted to prevent any new round of BRAC from moving forward; but it’s going to take continued vigilance to ensure Scott, its mission, and our military personnel are protected in the future,” Bost said in a statement.  Kern isn’t taking the future of Scott for granted. But he also expressed confidence that the next round of BRAC could result in big gains for Scott.