by Sabrina Salas Matanane

Guam - President Barack Obama has submitted his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2014. According to Guam Delegate Madeleine Bordallo the President's proposal includes significant investments in funding to develop Guam as a strategic hub in the Asia-Pacific region. The proposal includes almost a half billion dollars in military construction funding.

Here's the breakdown:

Table of the President's Budget Request for Military Construction Funding (for Guam)

NAVY
Joint Region Marianas
Aircraft Maintenance Hangar - North Ramp	85,673,000
BAMS Forward Operational & Maintenance Hangar	61,702,000
Dehumidified Supply Storage Facility	17,170,000
Emergent Repair Facility Expansion	35,860,000
Modular Storage Magazines	63,382,000
Sierra Wharf Improvements	1,170,000
X-Ray Wharf Improvements	53,420,000
Total Navy	nbsp; 318,377,000

AIR FORCE
Joint Region Marianas
PAR - Fuel Sys Hardened Bldgs	20,000,000
PAR - Strike Tactical Missile Mxs Facility	10,530,000
PAR - Tanker GP Mx Hangar/AMU/Sqd Ops	132,600,000
PRTC RED HORSE Airfield Operations Facility	8,500,000
PRTC SF Fire Rescue & Emergency Mgt	4,600,000
Total Air Force	nbsp; 176,230,000
TOTAL Guam	nbsp; 494,607,000