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| https://www.heitkamp.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=39127c41-cf16-462b-8632-32510deec20d | Heitkamp Statement on Powder River Training Complex | 2014-11-28 | 2014 | 2014-11 | Democrat | House | ND | Heidi Heitkamp | H001069 | www.heitkamp.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today released the following statement on the U.S. Air Forces announced plan to expand air space at the Powder River Training Complex for increased training and readiness opportunities for Air Force servicemembers, including the B-52 bombers stationed at Minot Air Force Base. The new plan will make Powder River Training Complex the largest training airspace over the continental U.S. It will enable servicemembers at Minot Air Force Base to expand their mission, reinforcing the crucial military work done in our state, and it will bring servicemembers from around the country to this region to get top notch training to help them protect our country, said Heitkamp. At the same time, we need to also make sure the Air Force keeps its promise to limit the impact of the expansion on our communities, businesses, local airports, pilots, ranchers, and tribes who rely on our land and unobstructed air space to do their jobs. By working together with the Air Force and our local towns and businesses, we can strike the right balance between strengthening our national security and heeding the economic, cultural, and safety concerns of our communities. Heitkamp has been a strong advocate for North Dakotas Air Force bases and our servicemembers, and has fought to make sure our troops have the resources they need to do their jobs. Throughout the decision making process, she has worked closely with the Air Force to make sure that any work it does to expand air space at the Powder River Training Complex will not negatively impact the commercial and cultural interests of surrounding communities. Heitkamp will continue to work closely with the Air Force and North Dakotas businesses and communities to make sure the Air Force fulfills its promises. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |