"Griffiss played a role during the attacks in 9/11," said Rome Historical Society Executive Director Arthur Simmons. "The Air Defense component, as they were tracking the planes during that event and whatnot and continues to have that mission." "It's the economic driver," said Rome Mayor Jackie Izzo.
Hereof, where is Griffiss Air Force Base?
Rome, New York
Likewise, when was Griffiss AFB built? 2 August 1941
Also to know is, why did Griffiss Air Force Base close?
The 416 BW was inactivated in 1995 as part of another post-Cold War drawdown of United States strategic forces pursuant to a 1993 BRAC decision. Among the tenant activities at Griffiss AFB, the base was also home to the aviation brigade of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division from 1988 to 1992.
What is the Air Force base in upstate New York?
Plattsburgh Air Force Base
