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The article discusses the inevitability of closing more U.S. bases due to tighter budgets and cost-effective armed forces. It notes the pre-emptive hiring of more base-closure lobbyists and consultants to protect the interest of military communities, despite deferred actions for base realignment and closure (BRAC) from the U.S. Congress. The article focuses on efforts to preserve the utility of the A-10 Warthog aircraft and the maintenance of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.

Discusses the positive impact of military base closures on local economies as cited by the U.S. Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Role of a local redevelopment authority in the success of communities or states preparing to deal with base closures; Tendency of Navy properties to have very high value; Prevalence of local governments experiencing income growth following base closures.

Focuses on the response of U.S. state officials and National Guard leaders to recommendations by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) to close several military bases. Pursuit of lawsuits by some states to block base closings; Major issues to be considered by officials throughout the BRAC process; Implication of the closings for state and federal agencies.

Reports on the list of military base closures and realignments submitted by Defense Secretary William Perry to the Base Closure and Realignment Commission on February 28, 1995. Reactions to the list; Number of closed or realigned bases by 1999; Possibility the list may be expanded to add other bases.

Reports on the recommendations of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission. Employment status of employees of closed military bases; Objectives of the Defense Conversion Assistance grants; Companies which have relocated into closed bases. INSET: F.Y.I (help for displaced military base workers)..

Reports that the Clinton White House, in its zeal to save jobs and votes in California, has begun looking for a way around a series of military base closures recommended by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. Details of political pressures being placed upon the Clinton Administration.

The article focuses on the benefits of the closure of 22 military bases in California for home builders. The closure of these military facilities was approved by the U.S. Base Realignment and Closure Commission. The bases could provide solution to the decreasing availability of developable real estate. Most of the bases are located near large metropolitan areas.

The article discusses the author's claim that the U.S. Department of Defence is unable to close various military bases or keep them in working condition as of 2015, and it mentions American bureaucracy and U.S. Colonel Michael Bob Starr's recollections about his tenure as commander of the Dyess Air Force Base in Texas. U.S. military regulations are examined, along with Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) hearings and the impacts of government spending cuts on the U.S. Air Force's budget.

The article focuses on the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, which is said to be a possible solution in the reduction of the national defense budget in the U.S.

The article reports on the intent by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to begin military base closures unilaterally if the Congress remains adamant in refusing to launch a new Base Closure and Realignment Commission in 2016.

The article focuses on the future use of the 570 acres of land after the closure of army post, Fort Monroe, Virginia, in 2011. It states that the decision of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission of the U.S. resulted in a survey by the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) regarding congressional designation of the fort as a unit of the NPS. The U.S. Naval Institute held its annual Honors Night in October 2007 at the Westin Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis, Maryland.

The article reports on the 304th Rescue Squadron that will remain in Portland, Oregon despite the base realignment and closure actions of the U.S. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC). It is stated that the Reserve's presence in the city will dwindle from nearly 1,100 Airmen to about 100, who are all members of the rescue squadron.

Presents an update on the U.S. Air Force as of September 2005. Support extended by President George W. Bush to the plan of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission to close major military bases; Results of a poll which asked U.S. citizens what advice they will give to the president concerning the war in Iraq; Launch of a Web site designed for survivors of deceased veterans and active-duty members by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Reports on the recommendation from the Base Closure and Realignment Commission on the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) base-closing plan. Criticisms against the DoD base-closing recommendation; Impact of the commission's reversal of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine and Submarine Base New London in Connecticut closings on the estimated savings of the DoD from the second round of base closures according to military analyst Christopher Hellman; Approval of the base closure in Fort Monmouth in New Jersey.

Focuses on the recommendations from the U.S. Base Closure and Realignment Commission to close or restructure the country's military bases. Stand of local communities on the base-closing recommendations; Impact of the reversal of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the Submarine Base New London closings on the estimated savings of the Department of Defense (DoD) from the second round of base closures; Reason behind the decision of the DoD to close Fort Monmouth in New Jersey.

Reports on the rejection of the recommendations by the U.S. Navy to close Submarine Base New London and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard by the U.S. Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission. Requirements for saving Naval Station Oceana as the base for the East Coast fighter fleet; Concerns on the effects of the closure on the submarine fleet and the historic home of the submarine community in Connecticut; Advantage of the planned closure of the Naval Air Station in Brunswick, Maine to the reduction of operating costs of the Department of Defense.

Reports on the final deliberations on military base closings by the U.S. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission in August 2005. Information on a U.S. Defense Department's plan on base closing to be considered by the commission; Overview of several controversies on military base closing to be resolved by the commission; Opposition of Daniel Goure, a defense expert with the Lexington Institute, against the closure of New London sub base in Connecticut.

Reports on the closure of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission on July 19, 2005 in San Diego, California. Impact of the closure or realignment on creating an opportunity for developers and the Navy; Development of portions of the Navy Broadway Complex for mixed naval and entrepreneurial use; Aim of the project to stipulate clear zoning instructions to leave views and open spaces intact.

Focuses on the efforts of officials in New Jersey to save a military base in Fort Monmouth that was ordered by the U.S. Department of Defense to be closed. Potential impact of closing the base on the state; Analysis of the department's recommendations by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission; Advantage of relocating Fort Monmouth workers to Aberdeen and sites in Virginia and Ohio according to the department. INSET: WE'RE NO. 50.

Reports on the concerns of the U.S. Base Realignment and Closure panel members (BRAC) to the plan of the Defense Department (DoD) to close a military base in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Possible impact of the proposal of DoD to move civilian jobs to new locations on workers; Complications facing BRAC panel members; Importance of the plan according to DoD officials.

The article takes a look at the future of a community in Monterey, California following the closure of Fort Ord in 1991. It notes that more than 36,000 people lost their livelihood and residency when the military installation was subjected to the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. It mentions that the former base is undergoing redevelopment through the Fort Ord Reuse Authority, while the community has received economic assistance from the U.S. Defense Department.

The article offers information on the plan of the U.S. Defense Base Closure & Realignment Commission (BRAC) to launch base closing process to save military spending through dumping excess military facility space.

Lists military bases recommended for elimination by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. States and senators; Bases; Representatives; Number of military and civilian personnel.

Speculates that President Bill Clinton may reject the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission's recommendations to close six facilities in California. Comments from political experts; Evaluation of the costs of the commission's final recommendations.

Reports on additional 35 potential base closures according to the United States Base Closure and Realignment Commission. Schedule of election for final report; Issue on closure costs and savings estimates; List of bases intended for closure.

Reports that jobs and dollars in San Diego, California are depending on President Bill Clinton's decision to accept or reject the list of proposed military base closings presented by the 1995 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC). San Diego's gain from list approval; Pressure on Clinton to reject the list; State's losses from list rejection; Influence on Clinton's decision.

Reports on the economic impact of military base closures on San Diego, California. Effect on the stationing of nuclear aircraft carriers, Marine Corps helicopters and the Navy space warfare command, Spawar; Plans to relocate to Long Beach; Role of the 1995 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC).

The article reports on the reaction of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to the savings estimate of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 2005 which is believed to be hugely overstated. Anthony Principi, chairman of the BRAC , said the savings will be about 15.8 billion U.S. dollars over 20 years. Initial projections of the U.S. Department of Defense were that the Air Guard changes would save 26 million U.S. dollars a year.

The article reports the closure of 13 depots, ammunition plants, and headquarters of the U.S. Army based from the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Act. According to Colonel Jim Balocki, chief of the BRAC division in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, the properties for closure will undergo the re-use process. If no other agency wants them, the Army will offer them for sale or for use by local communities. The criteria for re-use plans include housing for the homeless and protection of historic landmarks.

The article reports on the implementation of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 2005 Supply, Storage, and Distribution Management Reconfiguration at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. It will be carried out by the Air Force Materiel Command and Defense Logistics Agency. BRAC 2005 is intended to improve the services provided to the Armed Forces.

The article focuses on the options to be weighed by U.S. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) officials to meet commissary challenges. The emergence of commissary construction cash crunch could distress stores at bases with increasing populations brought on by base realignments and closures and repositioning of U.S. forces overseas. The options are to increase the 5 percent surcharge patrons pay on all commissary items or supplement the surcharge by pumping in taxpayer dollars.

Comments on the final recommendations of the 2005 U.S. Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC). Features of the recommendations; Arguments supporting the view that the 2005 version will be the last; Views on whether there will be future BRAC rounds.

The article reports on the recommendation of the U.S. Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) to rewire computer networks as part of the closure and realignment of military bases. According to the Information Technology Association, the recommendation came after changes were made in how the military uses information technology. The Army will shift to thin client computer networks in which data are stored on central servers rather than individual computers. The Navy will reduce redundant equipment and processes.

Reports on the failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to block the proposals of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BCRC) to shut several major military facilities. Result of legislative votes over the rejection of the proposal; Views of U.S. Representative Joel Hefley (R-Colo.) on the effect of rejecting the proposal; Estimated amount of savings from the closures and realignments.

Reports on the failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to block the proposals of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission to shut down major military facilities. Opposition of Representative Ray LaHood (R-Ill.) to the closure and realignment of bases while at war; Number of military bases recommended by the Department of Defense for closure and approved by a commission headed by Anthony Principi, former secretary of Veterans Affairs; Downsides of closing the bases.

Reports on the failure of the U.S. House of Representatives to block the closure of military facilities proposed by the U.S. Base Realignment and Closure Commission in 2005. Opposition of U.S. Representative Ray LaHood (R-Ill.) to the proposals; Number of closures recommended by the U.S. Department of Defense; Estimated savings to be gained from the proposed closing of military facilities.

Reports that U.S. President George W. Bush has endorsed to the Congress the plan of the Commission on Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) to close down major bases of the U.S. Army. Estimates in savings from the recommendations; Benefits of closing and realigning military installations according to Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld; Details of the plan approved by the BRAC.

Focuses on the implications of the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Base Realignment and the Closure Commission's base closure plan for information technology (IT) vendors. Outlook for the increasing outsourcing of noncore DoD functions and systems; Example cited in the analysis; Requirements for relocating troops and their dependents.

Reports on the proposed closing of several U.S. Army Reserve facilities and building Armed Forces Reserve Centers by the U.S. Base Closure and Realignment Commission in the U.S. Effect of the recommendations on the command-and-control functions and force structure of the U.S. Army Reserve; Information on the Army Reserve Expeditionary Force force management strategy of the U.S. Army Reserve; Advantage of the strategy to Army Reserves according to Lieutenant General James R. Helmly, chief of the U.S. Army Reserve.

Reports on the support of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee for military base closings proposed by the U.S. Base Closure and Realignment Commission in 2005. Concern of U.S. Representative Solomon Ortiz (D-Texas) on the closure of the Naval Air Station in Ingleside; Opposition of U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) to the recommendation; Amount of savings to be gained by the U.S. government from the proposed base closing.

Expresses opinion on the political and economic implications of military base realignments and closures in the U.S. Decision of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission to close the Naval Base Ventura County in Southern California; Impact of the presence of a military base in a rural town; Purpose of a military base.