SAVANNAH AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ga. – The Air Dominance Center is excited to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new fifth-generation aircraft hangar, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m.

The new hangar at the Air Dominance Center, also known as the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, represents a leap forward for the Air National Guard and Department of Defense, designed to accommodate the latest generation of aircraft and support cutting-edge training initiatives. Equipped with advanced maintenance facilities and technology, the hangar symbolizes the center’s dedication to training the warfighters of America for potential conflicts of tomorrow.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be attended by high-ranking officials, industry leaders, and community stakeholders. Distinguished speakers at the event will include U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, the adjutant General of Georgia, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Konata Crumbley, the commander of the Air National Guard and Col. Stephen “Tracker” Thomas, commander of the ADC. Their insights will shed light on the importance of the Air Dominance Center’s mission and the role of the new hangar in shaping the future of the Air Force.

Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Time: 10:00am (Media: arrive at front gate no later than 0915)

Location: 1401 Robert B. Miller Jr. Drive

Garden City, Georgia 31408

Members of the media are cordially invited to cover this momentous occasion and capture the essence of the Air Dominance Center’s commitment to excellence. Opportunities for interviews with Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, Maj. Gen. Konata Crumbley, and Col. Stephen “Tracker” Thomas will be available at the conclusion of the ceremony.

For RSVP and media inquiries, please contact:

Capt. Joseph Truschelli

Public Affairs Officer, 165th Airlift Wing

[email protected]