There is a list of locations for F-35s.
A google map (satellite version) shows that most of those bases are VERY similar to Gowen- on the edge of a city or actually within a city. Although those other “cities” are more populated.
Further, looking at other military airbases, being close to a city is common.

I’m no pilot but fighter jets–and the maneuvers they execute–are not 737s.
The Navy lost a jet at Miramar several years ago; the pilot ditched in the ocean. I’ve spent time at both Miramar and Fallon and seen the fighter jets in action…even passed up a ride at Fallon, preferring my natural color to green. (Also Lemoore and Adak, which don’t have these types of planes.) They’re loud and I’ll say it again, the bases are not in areas comparable to urban character near Gowen.

I’ve no personal knowledge/experience with AF bases. Maybe you do and can enlighten me?

Fighter bases are often in municipal areas.
For one, your reference of Miramar is within the San Diego Metro area, surrounded by housing, albeit one direction has desert density, much like Nellis (an F-35 base) right next to Vegas.
Oceana NAS, one of the busiest is surrounded by a city.
Nearby Hill AFB in middle of Ogden and the list goes on.

BTW, most of the US would consider Boise to be “in the middle of nowhere”. in case you haven’t been out lately, “we” are still surrounded by desert. So that must be perfect by your standard. 🙂

I’m also curious about why there’s been no discussion of impacts if one of these birds goes down, jet fuel being pretty combustible.

Jet fighter bases (e.g., Navy bases in Fallon, NV, and Miramar, CA) are in the middle of nowhere for a reason. They’re not appropriate in urban areas, period. Too much noise, too much risk.

NEVER saw ANY mailer! Never saw a single sign. NEVER saw a single newspaper ad and I LOOKED FOR ALL THREE!

So tell us again where you live? The North End?

A few years from now Team Dave will address F-35 noise complaints by shrugging their shoulders and claiming they did all they could to stop the basing decisions… the media will help tell that lie too.

I suspect Team Dave and their UR friends have big plans to destroy the bench residential with a few years of F-35 noise, then redevelop the area into expensive high-density rentals and commercial in time for a quiet aircraft to be based here.

The media has refused to be a neutral party in many extremely important political issues. It’s a disgusting lack of ethics, morals, and duty on the part of those who call themselves journalists. Evidence the criminal, H Clinton, enthusiastically promoted by each and every MSM.

When the mayor and council are elected by the citizens they become our representatives on many issues. For better or worse the City leaders are backing the F-35 program in Boise, and they will be held accountable or verified in their position when it comes to elections.

Those who do not vote, are still participating in the process, no vote supports incumbents.

@JSmith: I know from your previous post you do not vote since voting is in your opinion a corrupt event that legitimizes our corrupt leaders, but by not voting you are supporting the mayor and current council and their effort to bring the F-35 to Boise.

Whether they are good candidates or not, there are challengers to the Mayor and City Councilors, there are choices.

The Air Force has thousands of quiet aircraft and drones. I’m all-in for anything without an afterburner. It’s a no-brainier.