This is Jade Helm 15. Did this start in 2001? Anyone know the history on this military exercise?
This exercise has been approved by local law enforcement and local councils.
See this post for info on Brazos county Texas - agenda for the meeting and also an mp3 file with Tom Mead (military) giving a presentation to the council.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3271355/posts?page=36#36
All of the following are news articles that identify the councils approved the exercise and most articles identify the economic benefit to the community.
Realistic military training coming to Concho Valley
http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/local-news/realistic-military-training-coming-to-concho-valley_04283766
Howard County to Hold War Games
http://m.cbs7.com/multimedia/article_e269b9da-c6b3-11e4-a955-ff84dbf5213c.html?mode=jqm
Military exercises to be held in county
http://www.mysoutex.com/pages/full_story_landing/push?article-Military%20exercises%20to%20be%20held%20in%20county%20&id=26246197
Howard County Commissioners Discuss Rail Park, Military Training
http://www.newswest9.com/story/28317100/howard-county-commissioners-discuss-rail-park-military-training
This one has been scrapped from the Internet
Commissioners Endorse Plan for Green Beret Training
http://hudspethcountyherald.com/commissioners-endorse-plan-for-green-beret-training/