Rumsfeld Sees Fewer Base Closings In Upcoming Round.

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  • Source:
    Electronic Ardell Wellness Report (E-AWR). 5/6/2005, Issue 282, p5-5. 3/4p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      MILITARY planning; MILITARY bases; PUBLIC spending; RUMSFELD, Donald, 1932-2021
    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED States
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the military planning's of United States. According to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfield, fewer U.S. military bases are likely to be closed and realigned than originally foreseen, in part because of plans to shift tens of thousands of troops from Asian and European bases back to the United States. The percent will be less than half of the 20-25% that has been characterized previously. Rumsfeld previously had predicted the upcoming round will result in less shrinkage than 20-25%. Meanwhile, the FY05 wartime supplemental spending bill awaiting action by the Senate includes language requiring a report on the reuse and redevelopment of military installations affected by next round of closings.