FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, July 7, 2008

Chambliss, Isakson Announce New Air Force Toll-free Number for Privatized Housing Concerns at Moody AFB, Other Bases
Callers Can Get Information, Express Concerns Over Delayed American Eagle Communities Projects

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today announced that the U.S. Air Force has made available a toll free number for information regarding the four American Eagle Communities housing privatization projects.  This includes the Moody Air Force Base housing privatization project, as well as military housing privatization projects at Little Rock, Patrick, and Hanscom Air Force Bases.    

The number, 1-877-527-2654, provides a single point of contact to provide assistance and information until the sale of these projects is concluded and the initial development phase is completed at each site. 

“I am pleased that the Air Force has taken this step to provide quick access for subcontractors and other parties affected by these projects,” said Chambliss.  “I will continue to work with the Air Force to help local subcontractors recover their losses in relation to these projects, and will work to ensure that the necessary houses are built and available for the Airmen at Moody Air Force Base.”

“The delays in the completion of these housing projects, including the project at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, have a significant impact on our airmen and their families as well as the local community,” Isakson said. “I’m pleased the Air Force is providing this essential assistance and much-needed information.”

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