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New developments promise to carry that high-flying tradition well into the next century.
An increased reliance on the area's workforce over the next several years is guaranteed, thanks to Lockheed Martin's plans for the Joint Strike Fighter, the 21st century's premier jet fighter, and to Bell Helicopter Textron's construction of a smaller, civilian version of its tilt-rotor aircraft. Alliance Airport's central location and instrument-capable approach attracted Galaxy, which finishes and distributes corporate aircraft. Fort Worth turned the downsizing of the nation's military bases to its advantage with the reassignment of Carswell Air Force Base. Targeted for closure in 1992, the base was later designated as a reserve station for several military branches. Now under the command of the U.S. Navy and recognized as the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base-Fort Worth, the facility is also used by air force, marine, army reserve, and coast guard units.