The end of the cold war may finally be here as the hot wars are getting hotter.. It has been announced that the cost overruns and the lack of performance of updated early warning systems and various communications devices have finally forced the Air Force to relocate to an above ground facility at Peterson AFB..

The base will not be entirely closed, it will be put into a standby mode with minimal functionality until needed again.. Like many major military installations I see this simply a measure to appease local politicians to maintain some level economic contribution to the areas.. I’m sure that I’m wrong, but I’ve seen so many base closings and restructuring of units with the ‘intention’ of them being in standby only to never be used again and eventually shut down after more millions are poured in to them..

I’m all for military spending.. In fact I would support more military spending if it were up to me.. But I am always disappointed to see these types of things happen.. A decision needs to be made and stood by when it comes to impostant decisions like base closures.. Close the base.. Don’t waste millions maintaining a location that will never be used again.. It serves little military value any more.. Close it.. Weld the doors shut.. Or better yet, weld them open, take out the top secret material and make it a tourist attraction.. I’d pay $20 to go through it..

Or even better, finally admit that Stargate SG-1 is a documentary and tell us about the Asgard..

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/28/AR2006072801617.html