Ohio Congressional Members Say Pick Ravenna For Future Missile Defense System

In a rare show of bipartisan support, 17 Congress members from Ohio are urging that Ravenna become the site of a new military missile defense system.In a letter to Vice Admiral James D. Syring, director of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the signers state: “Ohioans stand ready to support the defense of our nation and look forward to this potential opportunity to strengthen the regional economy.”The letter, dated Tuesday, was signed by Democratic representative Tim Ryan, whose 13th Congressional District includes the Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center, one of three sites being considered for a potential East Coast Missile Defense System.Other signers are Republican Sen.