Airport work starts

The Wyoming National Guard began their summer training on Saturday at The Greater Green River Intergalactic Space Port.

According to a press release, 34 soldiers started working on leveling out the dirt airstrip as well as adding drainage. This guard unit, when sent overseas, will be building airstrips much like this one.

The guard will be located at the airport until August 17. In an earlier press release it was discussed that the guard’s training would last from the 7-21, however it was later decided that the training could be completed in nine days.

According to a recent press release, had the city contracted for these renovations, it would have cost the city $2.5 million. This estimation comes from members of the guard who are currently working on the project.

The plan for the project is to move roughly 10,000 cubic yards of dirt over 6,300 feet of runway. This training provided real world experience for members of the guard unit that will have to use these skills if deployed. It also saves the city a large amount of money, making the training a win-win situation for all involved parties.

The troops will camping on site through the duration of their training.