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| The above map includes information from the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission's report to the president. Bases highlighted on the map were selected based on the Defense Department's initial recommendation for major base closures, gains, and realignments. The final overall impact on entire facilities is represented. Status of individual units, agencies, and organizations may differ. |
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Naval Air Station New Orleans |
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Navy |
| Date Established: |
1941 |
| Current Personnel: |
5,351 |
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New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA |
| URL: |
Web site |
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Maintains 24-hour operational capability to support launches and recoveries of U.S. Coast Guard Sea-Air Rescue, U.S. custom alert and the Air National Guard. Serves as training facility for fighter aircraft pilots. |
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| Commission voted to add personnel to the facility, but realigned its Air Reserve station. |
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Direct Personnel Lost / Gained: |
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1,128 |
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Indirect Personnel Lost / Gained: |
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845 |
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Economic Impact on Local Workforce: |
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0.3 |
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| Direct Personnel Lost / Gained: |
1,856 |
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| Indirect Personnel Lost / Gained: |
1,372 |
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0.4 |
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1 Economic Region: the economic region of influence surrounding each installation as defined by the Department of Defense.
2 Direct Personnel: includes military and civilian personnel employed by the U.S. government and on-site contractors.
3 Indirect Personnel: includes local, non-government employees the Department of Defense projects will be affected.
4 Economic Impact on Local Workforce: the direct and indirect personnel lost or gained divided by the number of jobs in the Department of Defense-assigned economic region.
Current personnel figures as of July 2005.
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