Folks, like me, who support Malmstrom AFB and the Montana Air National Guard in Great Falls, were waiting to hear the outcome of today’s (Friday) visit by the acting Air Force Secretary and the Air Force Chief of Staff. They were touring a few bases this week and happened to stop at Malmstrom and the Air National Guard.
Of course, this was not quite as big a deal to some folks as waiting for the Obama text message.
So, what’s the new mission?
According to the Associated Press, “Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester say no concrete plans were established during Friday’s meeting in Great Falls.”
Great. Wonderful. Nothing happened. In the days leading up to this visit, Tester and Baucus were on TV, in the newspapers, and issuing press releases touting the visit and the future of the military in Montana.
It is always somewhat comical to hear Baucus and Tester talk about the military when they have no idea about the subject.
Also, news is starting to spread that it looks like the proposed coal to liquid plant they supported for Malmstrom may be dead.
Oh well, Tester and Baucus accomplished their primary mission of getting some media coverage. At least we did not have to wait for a text message.
The Western Word 
Pogie – Tester and Baucus were far from doing what responsible members of Congress do. They are jokes when it comes to military issues. With these two, it is all show and no substance. They have no clout on military issues. Face it the Republicans are winning the battle over the energy issue and Rehberg has helped bring attention to it. Rehberg’s work even forced Tester to use some of his 38 day paid vacation to study up on the issue. -Jack
Not so much.What kind of inane fantasy world do you live in where you believe what Rehberg was doing had value for Montanans?Tester and Baucus were doing what responsible members of Congress should do, while Rehberg is trying to get in front of the camera and back to the open bar in Boehner’s office.
Ouch. That’s gotta sting, Pogie.
Pogie: It appears he was in Washington, DC, today bringing attention to the energy problems the new leadership in Congress caused. Thanks for asking. I found it on his website. -Jack
Where was Representative Rehberg, I wonder?Certainly not on vacation, I would hope.