Our Mission

The Office of Military Affairs' mission is to:

• Coordinate efforts to prevent the closure or downsizing of the Naval Submarine Base in Groton
• Support Connecticut’s military families and enhance their quality of life
• Advocate for Connecticut’s defense industry, a major component of the state’s economy and an engine of innovation and quality production for our Armed Forces
• Encourage the retention of established defense missions and the relocation of new ones to the state and
• Serve as liaison to the Connecticut congressional delegation on defense and military issues.