Corporate, education leaders tour Kings Bay

Gordon Jackson, The Brunswick News, Ga.
·7 min read

Sep. 21—Corporate leaders, educators, the space industry and others who have potential to influence decisions regarding the nation's military toured Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on Wednesday to learn more about its role in national security.

The goal is to tour five different military bases representing the different branches to help create a better understanding of the military's role in national security, said Alan Ortiz, a tour coordinator.

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