BRAC: Base Realignment and Closure 2005

Update June 3, 2005

DoD BRAC Website

BRAC Timing 'Perfect' to Help Army 'Reset'
WASHINGTON, May 27, 2005 – The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure recommendations could not have come at a better time as the Army begins realigning units overseas and looks for a clearer picture on where to put them, service leaders said during a media roundtable May 26 in the Pentagon. Story
• Army to Help Reshape Total Force
• Navy, Marine Officials Support Proposals
• Recommendations Reshape Air Force

New Demands Make BRAC Necessary
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2005 – As the military confronts the "new demands of the war against extremism and other evolving challenges in the world," the Defense Department's recommendations for base realignments and closures are necessary, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld today told the commission considering DoD's proposals. Story

Office Advises Communities
WASHINGTON — DoD's Office of Economic Adjustment helps communities impacted by BRAC. Defense officials help community officials assess economic hardships, identify and evaluate alternative courses of action and resource requirements, and prepare an adjustment strategy or action plan. For more information click on the Office of Economic Adjustment.

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• Photos: The List
• Photos: Service Leaders Talk BRAC
• DoD Expects to Save Nearly $50 Billion
• Services Use BRAC to Realign Forces
• Cross-Service Groups Enhance Efforts
• Closings, Realignments Reshape Force
• Base Closing Good News for Texas Capital
• Former Base Meets Communities Needs
• BRAC Process to Revamp Medical System
• BRAC Process Sets Stage for Future
• BRAC Process Examines Surge Capability
• Overseas Realignment Process Proceeds
• BRAC Important for Many Reasons
• Bases Transform to Support Warfighters
• Transition Partner to Help Communities


The Big Picture
Part 1: Base Closure, Realignment Recommendations Follow Lengthy Process-- Story
Part 2: Commission Begins Work on Next Round of Base Realignments, Closures- Story
Part 3: Force Structure, Military Value at Heart of BRAC--Story
Part 4: DoD Briefs Panel on Strategy Concerns--Story
Part 5: Special Office Aids Affected Communities--Story

Part 6: Defense Officials Ready to Advise Communities--Story

Part 7: Service Leaders Support Recommendations--Story

Part 8: Rumsfeld Recommends Infrastructure Cut--Story