DefenceTalkAs the budget shrinks and as the active Army draws down to 490,000, elimination of excess infrastructure is needed, say leaders from Army Installations, Housing & Partnerships. There are a lot of spaces and facilities at installations throughout the U.S. that are not being utilized or are just partially utilized, said Paul Cramer, deputy assistant […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-brac-round-would-save-money-increase-army-readiness-58782/

DefenceTalkWhile the U.S. continues to reduce its military presence in Europe, the Defense Department is conducting a review to identify more Europe-based installations and training areas to recommend for closure or realignment. Then-Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta directed the review in January, and results are expected by the year’s end, a senior defense official told […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dod-conducts-brac-like-review-in-europe-47637/

DefenceTalkThe Army’s assistant secretary for Installations, Energy and Environment was back on Capitol Hill along with Defense Department and service counterparts to request another round of base realignment and closure in fiscal year 2015. Katherine Hammack testified before the House Appropriations Committee, April 12, that as the Army reduces its force structure and end strength […]https://www.defencetalk.com/army-requests-another-brac-round-in-fiscal-year-2015-47497/