March 23, 2026 – Guaynabo, Puerto Rico – Construction has begun on the Advanced Skills Training Barracks at Fort Buchanan, supported by a federal investment of more than $22 million secured by Jenniffer González-Colón during her tenure as Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner in Congress.

Governor González-Colón first announced the approval of the funding on December 11, 2024, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The new facility will provide modern, specialized lodging for members of the U.S. Armed Forces participating in advanced training at Fort Buchanan. The project is also expected to generate significant local economic activity, with approximately $1.8 million in construction excise taxes and municipal fees allocated to the Municipality of Guaynabo. Additionally, the project is projected to create roughly 200 direct jobs and 150 indirect jobs.

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