Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group (CYALDG)

The Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission approached Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) in 2014 to establish a Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group to coordinate, advocate, develop and implement recommendations to enhance the military value of the installations in the area. CAEDC acts as the administrator for the CYALDG. These installations include the Carlisle Barracks, the Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg and the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna, New Cumberland.

The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group’s primary responsibilities are to gather interested and invested individuals, businesses and organizations to meet regularly to identify and enact upon opportunities that will enhance the military value of our resident military installations through: project development and funding; articulating the support, recommendations and opportunities with one voice; coordinating efforts within the County; and conducting studies to illustrate the benefits of the installations in the area.

CAEDC believes that by creating and sustaining a successful Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group our area will be able to proactively identify and resolve issues affecting our installations here in Cumberland and Northern York Counties. Learn more about these installations and their economic impact on our local economy.

The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group is made up of a closed board.

 

 

Mission Statement

To enhance military value of and advocacy for the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, the Carlisle Barracks and the Army War College, organizations, and defense related stakeholders throughout South Central Pennsylvania.

Strategic Focus Areas

  • Retention of military bases
  • Enhancement of military bases
  • Expansion of military bases
  • Military and community partnerships

Goal and Objectives

To position the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg and Carlisle Barracks and the Army War College, whereby all installations preserve/expand existing and provide opportunity for additional workloads and missions.

How can you get involved?

Contact us to discuss ways to get involved with the Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group.

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