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NAS Fort Worth Powers Texas Economy | Texas News
Texas’s military might just be its biggest economic engine—and Naval Air Station Fort Worth is a powerhouse. Contributing a staggering $4.6 billion to the state’s economy, it ranks fourth among all Texas bases, trailing only Joint Base San Antonio’s $53 billion. Home to over 4,500 workers—including 2,000 active-duty troops—and a Lockheed Martin facility pumping in $9 billion locally, this former Carswell Air Force Base now serves Navy, Marines, Air Force, Army, and the Texas Air National Guard. It’s not just defense—it’s dollars, jobs, and growth fueling Fort Worth and beyond. Listen in…
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