Seymour Johnson Air Force Base

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is Goldsboro’s primary source of income. Not too long ago with the announcement of BRAC (2005 Base Realignment and Closure) everyone was on the edge of their seat. Wondering what would become of our "Top Ten City~Money Magazine 1993"

These are the stories from the News Argus over the last few years that relate to BRAC

1. 01/18/04 Getting base contracts can be rewarding
2. 02/10/04 Base ads $800 million to economy
3. 02/12/04 Strategic plan seeks to make N.C. the most military-friendly state
4. 02/18/04 Perdue states military's importance
5. 02/20/04 Senate candidate Richard Burr
6. 02/27/04 Briefly
7. 03/04/04 County billboard campaign to stress link with base
8. 04/07/04 Council threatens lawsuit over schools
9. 04/27/04 Meeting in Havelock promotes importance of military installations
10. 05/11/04 House votes to delay base closings
11. 08/15/04 Military Affairs group discusses BRAC
12. 08/15/04 Governor presents check
13. 08/29/04 Senate hopeful visits
14. 10/06/04 Official says BRAC will be savings
15. 10/07/04 BRAC official makes no promises
16. 10/22/04 Senator speaks of base changes during Burr visit
17. 11/19/04 Hornburg and BRAC chiefs announce retirements
18. 02/08/05 Air base prison would close under proposal
19. 02/10/05 Jones to take closer look at prison closing proposal
20. 02/14/05 Dole, state representatives meet with BRAC deputy director
21. 02/16/05 Vote on base zoning may be delayed
22. 02/22/05 Large crowd protests possible restrictions around base
23. 03/01/05 Lt. Gov. Perdue tours Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
24. 03/02/05 Commissioners approve zoning restrictions around base
25. 03/16/05 Eight members nominated to BRAC commission
26. 05/01/05 News: Will it stay or close?
27. 05/01/05 Dole staffer to assist BRAC Commission
28. 05/02/05 Leaders pushing to keep base safe
29. 05/08/05 Community awaits BRAC decision
30. 05/08/05 Retirees express opinions on BRAC
31. 05/08/05 Local officials response to BRAC
32. 05/08/05 Closure not just 'locking the gate'
33. 05/09/05 Wayne waits for news on base
34. 05/11/05 Chamber hears details on Delta deal
35. 05/13/05 What local officials say about BRAC announcement
36. 05/15/05 Wayne ready to get back to business
37. 05/19/05 BRAC work not over, officials say
38. 06/24/05 BRAC regional hearing Tuesday in Charlotte
39. 06/29/05 Dole praises commission for decision on Seymour
40. 07/10/05 Event at park conveys gratitude to military
41. 08/02/05 Pope to get visit from BRAC today
42. 08/03/06 Seymour Johnson AFB receives $57M for projects
43. 08/28/05 Officials: BRAC decisions a victory
44. 09/06/05 City, county officials praised for efforts to protect base
45. 11/18/05 Fayetteville publisher speaks at alumni event
46. 11/22/05 Building permits rise in city in 2005
47. 12/16/05 Joining forces, officially
48. 01/01/06 BRAC decision, Paramount fire top Wayne stories in 2005
49. 01/17/06 Businesses look more to region for expansion
50. 11/06/06 Residents can offer input on rezoning
51. 01/20/07 Officials: N.C. must get set for next BRAC