119th Wing constructing new entrance

Courtesy Photo | Construction at the new entrance to the North Dakota Air National Guard, which is being built on the north side of the base off of 32nd Avenue North in Fargo. The new entrance will have a designated shelter area to inspect vehicles entering the base.  

11.12.2008

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North Dakota National Guard Public Affairs

North Dakota National Guard

FARGO, N.D. – Happy Hooligans of the 119th Wing will soon have a new and improved main entrance at the North Dakota Air National Guard base in Fargo.

The 119th Wing is in the process of moving the main entrance that is currently located on University Drive north to its new location off of 32nd Avenue north, located on the north side of the base.

"The new entrance will have vast improvements," said Maj. John Gibbs of the 119th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron.

There will be a designated shelter area to inspect vehicles, mechanical vehicle barriers and a longer queuing area for traffic entering the base that will create less back up on University Drive, said Gibbs.

"The location and vehicle shelter at the new entrance will give security forces personnel adequate room to respond if a suspicious item is found when inspecting vehicles," said Chief Master Sgt. James Gibson of the 119th Wing Security Forces Squadron.

Construction on the new entrance began in May and has an estimated completion date of Nov. 21.

TF Powers Construction Co. and Smithco Inc. were contracted to construct the new entrance.

• Date Taken: 11.12.2008
• Date Posted: 11.12.2008 15:25
• Story ID: 26253