News release
FORT DRUM, NY — Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division for a meeting with the Commanding General, Brigadier General Milford Beagle Jr., who assumed command of the 10th Mountain Division this week, to discuss their shared priorities and plan for the future of the Fort Drum base.
Following their meeting, Senator Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, held a press conference to discuss her priorities for Fort Drum and its facilities and service members, as well as her efforts to improve the quality of life of members of the military and their families.
“I was honored to visit Fort Drum today to meet with our service members and Commanding General Milford Beagle Jr. to discuss our shared priorities,” said Senator Gillibrand. “As chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, I work every day to advocate for the health, safety and morale of our service members and their families. From reforming the military justice system to fighting to secure resources for infrastructure improvement at Fort Drum, I’m proud to support our men and women in uniform. Our service members risk their lives to keep us safe, and I will ensure that our military operates in a manner worthy of their dedication.”
During her visit, Senator Gillibrand discussed several priorities, including:
Fort Drum Community Projects
Senator Gillibrand has submitted funding requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee for several Fort Drum community projects, including three that were included in her Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request. This funding would support projects to maintain and improve Fort Drum’s facilities and water infrastructure. They include:
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$42 Million for the Construction of a Field House: This funding would support the construction of a Physical Fitness Testing Facility Field House in support of testing for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).
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$27 Million For Water Infrastructure Improvements: The Wellfield Expansion Resilience Project would help develop the Fort Drum water supply
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$10 Million For a New Railhead: This funding would complete the construction of a new railhead at Fort Drum.