Air Force Eyes Bigger Booms in Powder River Complex
Published Date: 7/11/2025
Notice
Summary
The Air Force is planning to upgrade the Powder River Training Complex to help pilots from Ellsworth and Minot Air Force Bases train better and prepare for big exercises that keep our country safe. They’re checking how these changes might affect the environment, local communities, and the economy. This process will take some time and involve careful study before any money is spent or work begins.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
EIS Will Study Local Impacts
If you live near the Powder River Training Complex, the Air Force will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to analyze how changes could affect the environment, local communities, and the economy.
Aircrew Training Improvements Planned
If you are an aircrew from Ellsworth or Minot Air Force Base, the Air Force plans improvements to the Powder River Training Complex to address shortfalls in day-to-day training and to increase Large Force Exercise capability to meet national security threats.
No Spending Until Study Complete
If you are a local business owner or contractor, the Air Force says no money will be spent and no work will begin until the Environmental Impact Statement and careful study are completed.
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