BRAC

Base Realignment And Closure

Special Message from National President John Gage
The devastation and lingering effects of Hurricane Katrina are deeply saddening. The disorder in New Orleans serves as a reminder of the consequences that ensue when a government is forced to abandon its people, even if only temporarily. As a nation we look to our leaders for guidance in challenging times such as now. We trust our leaders to develop adequate contingency plans for responding to national challenges and that they will execute the appropriate plans quickly and effectively. Thousands of dedicated government employees stand ready for their orders. Indeed many government employees already are contributing to efforts to rescue the stranded, offer comfort and assistance to the displaced, and help restore order to areas where little governmental presence remains. [more] 9-2-2005

BRAC Commission Decisions Available Online
Today the BRAC Commission began voting on whether or not to accept the realignment and closure proposals offered by the Pentagon. The Commission largely accepted the Pentagon's list for the Army, Navy and Joint Cross Service Groups. The following Pentagon proposals were amended (Naval Support Activity New Orleans, Marine Corps Support Activity Kansas City, Fort Gillem, Fort Monmouth and Red River Army Depot) while other realignment/closure proposals were rejected (Naval Support Activity Corona, Submarine Base New London and Naval Shipyard Portsmouth/Kittery). The Commission will continue voting through Saturday, at which time its recommendations will be forwarded to President Bush. Congress will have the final decision, but must to accept or reject the BRAC proposal in its entirety. [more] 8-24-2005

Latest BRAC News

• Commission Votes to Close Bases Nationwide Washingtonpost.com 8-24-2005
• BRAC panel begins final deliberations Wistv.com 8-24-2005
• Monmouth workers: Base move would affect union rules Asbury Park Press 7-13-2005
• Base shake-up will cost Alaska 4,800 jobs Anchorage Daily News 6-10-2005
• Plan to transfer fighter jets called bad move Seattle Times 6-10-2005
• Pentagon targets 1,083 Oregon jobs Salem News 6-10-2005
• BRAC Talking Points Local 2986 Local 2986 6-10-2005
• Senators still ready to use subpoenas to get base closing data NewsDay.com 6-5-2005
• U.S. base panel cancels hearing, cites data delay Reuters.com 6-3-2005
• Pentagon targets Saturday for release of base closing information GovExec.com 6-1-2005
• BRAC panel, lawmakers visit New England bases GovExec.com 5-31-2005
• Senators threaten to subpoena base closing documents GovExec.com 5-31-2005
• Senators seek probe of base closing timetable GovExec.com 5-27-2005
• Bid to reduce funding for base closing initiative fails in House GovExec.com 5-27-2005
• Tough time to find 440th on hit list JSOnline.com 5-25-2005
• Pentagon proposes to close 33 major bases GovExec.com 5-13-2005

President of Defense Accounting and Finance Services Council Testifies at a Hearing on the Base Realignment and Closure Procedures (BRAC)
Kelly Dull, President of Defense Accounting and Finance Services-Kansas City told senate in a hearing sponsored by Senator Christopher (Kit) Bond and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO) in St. Louis, Mo, that BRAC procedures affect numerous military installations across the United States. In a very detailed and descriptive testimony, Dull informed senate that the Kansas City site should not be closed because of its military value. She stated that it is the only entity which pays the Marines worldwide. In addition, Dull stated that Marine Corps Total Force Systems and the Kansas City Site are consistently rated highest among the Services for customer services provided to the Marine Corps. 5-24-2005

• Testimony by Kelly Dull, President of Defense Accounting and Finance Services-Kansas City on BRAC

Additional BRAC Documents:

• Talking Points
  Brief summary for delaying BRAC for 2 years including lack of troop accommodation, national security, (Members Only)
• PowerPoint Presentation
  A detailed overview of BRAC by Whitney, Bradley & Brown detailing BRAC's history, law criteria, process, and more.  (Members Only)
• Implementation Timeline
  The Defense BRAC implementation timeline for 2005
• BRAC Warning Letter
  A warning about how BRAC can be used to privatized (for lawmakers generally)  (Members Only)
• BRAC Warning Letter 2
  A warning about how BRAC can be used to privatize (for lawmakers with industrial facilities)  (Members Only)
• Draft Press Release
  A customizable press  release about the BRAC  (Members Only)
• BRAC Part2 Detailed Recommendations
  Army, Navy and Air Force Summary of Selections and Recommendations & Justifications
• BRAC 2005 Calendar of Events
  Track the status of BRAC up to it's proposed completion.
• BRAC National Guard Questions & Answers
• BRAC Testimony Template

BRAC Commission Releases Regional Hearings Schedule
Arlington, Virginia, May 19, 2005—Today the Defense Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission released the regional hearing schedule which the Commission will hold in various locations throughout the country. 

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