C-21s Coming to B.C.

The Battle Creek Air National Guard Base was assigned a transitional mission Monday after surviving the federal government's ax just three years ago...

Several elected officials — including Levin, Granholm, former U.S. Rep. Joe Schwarz, R-Battle Creek, and state Sen. Mark Schauer, D-Bedford Township — campaigned to keep the base open...

"This announcement is a testament to the talented, hardworking men and women of our community," Schauer said. "It helps bring to fruition the vision we all shared in working to save the base and will result in sustaining good jobs for the area. I look forward to seeing the C-21s arrive and the long-term commitment of Joint Cargo Aircraft."

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