(Washington, DC) -  With regard to the Navy’s decision to officially choose home porting a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at Mayport Naval Station, Congresswoman Corrine Brown made the following statement:

“The Navy’s decision to choose home porting a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier at Mayport Naval Station is simply great news for the city of Jacksonville and for the residents of the North East Florida community!  This will serve not only as a tremendous boost for Mayport and the Navy presence in our state, but also as an economic stimulus for the local economy. 

According to the Navy, their decision to keep a nuclear carrier at Mayport was one of 13 options they were considering as a way to maintain a dispersed carrier fleet.  Now that the decision is final, we will see an additional 3,190 military personnel brought to our area and a spike in development.  The Navy is estimating that they expect this should be completed more or less within the next five years.

Again - I am not only pleased that the U.S. Navy has decided to place one of its two nuclear carrier bases right here on the First Coast, but strongly believe it is also a decision that will make our country safer.  Indeed, today’s decision will tremendously augment our nation’s national security, and Jacksonville is a perfect place to assist the Navy in this endeavor.”

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