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From 1926 to 1942 he used the airfield for design, development, construction and testing of a number of aircraft, including the Mailwing which was put into use by the United States Postal Service . After the start of World War II , the United States purchased the grounds, and launched a classified Anti-submarine Warfare program at the base. Following the war it became a reserve training station, a duty it continues to this day. BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, 2005 On May 13 2005 , The Base Realignment And Closure commission recommended that this base be closed. This may be subject to change by the President Of The United States and the United States Congress . |
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