Rep. Zeldin Announces Over $15 Million in Federal Funding for Security Forces and Communications Training Facility at Gabreski ANGB | Congressman Lee Zeldin

Rep. Zeldin Announces Over $15 Million in Federal Funding for Security Forces and Communications Training Facility at Gabreski ANGB

September 9, 2020
Press Release

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - Today, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), an Army veteran who continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve, announced the United States Army has awarded a $15,478,911 contract to Kallidus Technologies for the construction of a 28,200 square foot Security Forces and Communications Training Facility at Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, New York. 

The current facility, which is over 60 years old, houses four 106th Rescue Wing Units: 

  • Logistics Readiness Squadron; 

  • Civil Engineer Squadron; 

  • Security Forces Squadron; and

  • Communications Flight. 

The Security Forces Squadron and Communications Flight units will move to this new $15 million Security Forces and Communications Training facility upon completion in 2022.  

Separate new facilities for the Logistics Readiness Squadron and Civil Engineers Squadron are currently in the design phase. 

“Gabreski Air National Guard Base’s 106th Rescue Wing plays a critical role in protecting our national security at home and abroad and is a vital component of New York’s emergency response capabilities,” said Congressman Lee Zeldin. “This continued federal investment in its facilities, resources and training will ensure its servicemembers can continue to selflessly protect and serve our community and nation for decades to come.”

Commander of the 106th Civil Engineer Squadron Lieutenant Colonel Robert S. Siebelts said, "This project to construct a combined Security Forces and Communications Facility will greatly enhance the 106th Rescue Wing’s ability to provide increased security and improved, advanced communications capability. This new, state of the art facility will replace a current building that is over 60 years old and is in disrepair with no feasibility for renovation. Additionally, the location of the new facility will meet Department of Defense standoff and force protection requirements. Finally, this project will incorporate energy efficiency improvements, sustainability measures, and development concepts, all leading to achieving optimum resource use and constructability."