Defense cuts could have a big impact on central Pennsylvania

PATRIOT NEWS:  The company also has contracts with other federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency. Z-Band distributes video through cable TV and satellite to Air National Guard bases throughout the country. Snyder said DOD tapped Z-Band’s expertise so soldiers at Kandahar in Afghanistan could watch the Super Bowl.

So when the president and Congress talk about defense cuts in the hundreds of billions and up to $1 trillion, it gets Snyder’s attention. “What takes place in Washington is going to impact this little company. I suspect they are going to have to put everything on the table,” Snyder said.

The company also has contracts with other federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency. Z-Band distributes video throucable TV and satellite to Air National Guard bases throughout the country. Snyder said DOD tapped Z-Band’s expertise so soldiers at Kandahar in Afghanistan could watch the Super Bowl…  (more)

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