Fort Bliss took on the important role of providing a large area for troops to conduct live fire exercises with the missiles.

"Every ninth person in line at the store is there because of Fort Bliss," he said.

Fort Bliss' total economic impact on the area has been estimated at more than $1 billion, with 12,000 soldiers currently stationed there.

With the growth in Fort Bliss, the economy is expected to profit by $5 billion each year after 2012.

The golf complex at Fort Bliss is named after him.

In 1869 the old name of Fort Bliss was resumed.

Fort Bliss is vital to America's national security and the driving force of our local economy.

The successful expansion of Fort Bliss is key our economic growth.

The committee plays a central role in determining funding levels for Fort Bliss.

The hospital has its beginnings in Fort Bliss during the 1850s.