Heritage credit union leaves Mather Oct 24, 2009
Mather Air Force Base was put on a base closure list in 1989 and closed for its primary military mission in 1993. Most Read Stories. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Joint land-use story begins: Civilian, military coexistence focus of year-long process Oct 23, 2009
Regional planners as well as base officials say that unmanaged urban sprawl could encroach on the base's flight paths and accident potential zones, potentially inhibiting the base operation and, in the worst-case scenario, resulting in the base closure. "We want to do the right thing to ensure the mission at the Lemoore Naval Air Station is viable in the future ... We want to make sure of the viability of the air station, and by viability I mean the ability to do what we do today 50 years from... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
DoD Homeowners Assistance Program details announced Oct 8, 2009
Homeowners affected by the 2005 BRAC round, without the need (which existed under previous law) to prove that a base closure announcement caused a local housing market decline; and 4. Service member homeowners receiving orders dated on or after Feb. 1, 2006, through Dec. 31, 2009, for a permanent change of station (PCS) move. (The Dolphin, CT)
Naval Air Station in Cobb to be handed over to Georgia National Guard Sep 26, 2009
The changeover is no surprise, having been announced back in 2005 by the Base Closure and Realignment Commission. Many Guard employees have already moved in. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Work continues on Joint Regional Correctional Facility Sep 18, 2009
The plan to build the medium-security RCF came from a decision by the Base Closure and Realignment Commission in 2005 to close three other facilities at Fort Knox, Ky. Fort Sill, Okla. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Photo Gallery Sep 11, 2009
5 FM) Additionally, the Base Closure Line (694-4444) will be updated. As the storm approaches base access may be restricted to essential personnel only. (The Dolphin, CT)
Iraq pullout speeds up Aug 31, 2009
Up to $15 million of such equipment per base closure can be handed over to the Iraqis, Brown said. No decision has been made about whether the U.S. will donate any of it military equipment, she said. (USA Today)
Editorial: Assembly should pass prison fix Aug 25, 2009
The Senate created a commission with teeth, following the model pioneered by Congress with its military base closure commission. Under that model, the sentencing commission would formulate recommendations. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Army breaks ground on new 3rd Army site Aug 17, 2009
The Army is coming to Shaw because its headquarters at Fort McPherson in Georgia is being closed under the base closure process known as BRAC. It puts them alongside Air Force planners at Shaw responsible for the Mideast air operations. The move is supposed to be done by 2011, with some soldiers and families arriving next summer. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Jet fighter plane travels via county roads to Prairie Aviation Museum Aug 17, 2009
It became part of the Chanute Air Museum after the base closure in the 1990s. Super' jet. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Trican-2009 Second Quarter Results Aug 6, 2009
The fracturing activity decline was mainly caused by significant and unusually high activity by one customer during the 2008 second quarter that was not repeated this year, as well as a base closure in late 2008 as a cost saving initiative. While this base was relatively busy during the 2008 second and third quarters, it typically produced lower margins than our other operating bases. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Cautious view from Toyota on NUMMI Jul 3, 2009
In the event NUMMI closed, Fields likened the situation to a military base closure, with immediate negative economic impacts, but long-range opportunities for redevelopment. But we very much want NUMMI to remain in operation, he said. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Agency wants Navy to cut price on air station land Jun 16, 2009
"The silence from your side of this deal is deafening," base closure manager Gregory Preston wrote in the e-mail he sent to Tri-Town last month. The so-called SouthField development is a $1. (Boston Globe)
Navy questions plans at former South Weymouth Naval Air Station May 29, 2009
"The silence from your side of this deal is deafening," Gregory Preston, a Navy base closure manager, wrote in the e-mail, a copy of which was obtained by the Globe. The Navy's impatience is yet another sign of disarray in the massive redevelopment, in which officials have proposed converting the base into a $1. (Boston Globe)
Dems Rebel Against Obama's Gitmo Plan May 21, 2009
Democrats have answered by for money to start the base closure. Related. (ABC News)
Delahunt cosponsors base redevelopment bill May 12, 2009
This tool, which transfers land to local controlat no expense, was once the primary means of property conveyance following a base closure. However, the process is now only available at the discretion of the Secretary of Defense and has not been used for years. (Weymouth News, MA)
Cancer risk for some Lejeune Marines May 7, 2009
The original post was closed in 1996 on the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure Realignment and Commission after 80 years of service to the country. Festivities kick off at noon Saturday, May 16, with music provided by Back-2-Back, the Air Force band, Afterburner, Gale County and The Reminisants. (Burlington Union, MA)
SC lawmakers advance tax study bill after protest May 1, 2009
The Charleston Republican said he'd wanted a process mimicking the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, but lobbying groups that feared the outcome managed to get that taken out. "I'll do my best to lead to real tax reform," Harrell said, while disappointed the "bill went from a BRAC-style commission to a study committee.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More of this story Apr 10, 2009
No particular interest in any piece of property or indication of what might happen should either tribe take over any of the sites was expressed as part of the request made by the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs an agency in the Department of Interior on behalf of the tribes, according to Navy Base Closure Manager Gregory Preston. Among 10 requirements for either tribe to take over any of the properties, the BIA must certify it will receive the land in its current condition on the tribe s behalf... (Newport Daily News, RI)
US official: talks on Kyrgyzstan base continue Mar 28, 2009
" The U.S. official downplayed the effect that a closure of the base would have on Afghanistan operations, saying the United States has options with countries that already offer basing rights. "It's not going to affect our ability to supply our forces in Afghanistan," he said. The base, about 500 air miles from Afghanistan, is a transit point for 15,000 troops and 500 tons of cargo each month to and from Afghanistan. Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and other government officials had... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Navy Reserve Opens Norfolk Headquarters (1:30 a.m.) Mar 25, 2009
The headquarters relocated from New Orleans as a result of the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission report. By this summer about 450 sailors and civilians will be working here, overseeing the financing, equipping and deploying of Navy reservists worldwide. (WTVR.com, VA)
OT tables WAFB salvage request Mar 11, 2009
Since the base closure, there have been many requests to acquire furniture, equipment and fixtures from vacant Wurtsmith buildings, said Kellan. As a matter of practice, staff have not been allowing individuals, businesses, agencies or organizations to directly acquire furnishings or building fixtures on a single-party transaction basis, Kellan said. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Fort looks to receive $18M for projects Mar 5, 2009
3 billion in new military medical facilities, 600 million in new recruit barracks, 300 billion for base closure work, and 190 million for construction projects for Reserve forces, according to The Army Times article. However, the article said there were other military-related funds, to include. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Kyrgyzstan says U.S. base closure is final Mar 5, 2009
BISHKEK (Reuters) Kyrgyzstan will not reverse its decision to shut a U.S. military air base that was used by Washington for the war in Afghanistan, a spokesman for President Kurmanbek Bakiyev said on Thursday. Last month the Central Asian state's parliament swiftly backed Bakiyev's decision -- announced in Moscow after he secured 2 billion in aid and loans from Russia -- to close the Manas air base 35 km (22 miles) from the capital Bishkek. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Analysis: Kyrgyz base closure risky for Moscow Feb 24, 2009
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Kingsley Field may be on chopping block in Salem Feb 24, 2009
Every Klamath Falls resident will feel the adverse effects of a Base closure. Be careful what you wish for Bill. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Tribes ponder implications of land transfer Feb 23, 2009
Attorney David Schraver, who represents the counties, said he has questioned whether military base closure laws are even applicable because the parcel was not a physical part of Griffiss, which was located in Rome, N.Y., 10 miles away. When Congress was closing military installations in the 1990s, it included in the Base Realignment and Closure statutes a process for disposing of excess federal military land, Locklear explained. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Kyrgyz president approves U.S. base closure Feb 20, 2009
American officials hope negotiations will prevent eviction from key site. 19: Just as the U.S. prepares to renew military efforts in Afghanistan, a key air base in nearby Kyrgyzstan may be closing. (MSNBC -- International)
The future of Kingsley Feb 20, 2009
Miller, McCuiston and other base officials hosted public meetings last year about the noise zone, which they say will help protect against a base closure, as well as prepare Kingsley for future pilot training needs. A noise overlay regulates development near the base and airport. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
* World News Quick Take Feb 20, 2009
The base closure would strain US supply lines at a time when US President Barack Obama is preparing to nearly double the 36,000-strong force in Afghanistan. INDIA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
US faces fresh Afghan obstacles Feb 20, 2009
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES U.S. rethinking missile defense in Europe, Gates tells NATO - 1 hr ago Kyrgyz president signs US base closure bill - 2 hrs ago Kyrgyz Parliament shuts US military base - 2 hrs ago NATO members called on to provide troops, support in Afghanistan - 5 hrs ago. E-MAILED. (BBC News -- Americas)
Tajikistan allows NATO cargo transit to Afghanistan Feb 20, 2009
Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev signed the base closure decision into law on Friday. The country's Foreign Ministry is now expected to hand the United States an official eviction note. (International Herald Tribune)
Kyrgyzstan To Close Key U.S. Air Base Feb 19, 2009
His announcement of the base closure was made in Moscow, shortly after offered his impoverished country $2. 15 billion in aid and loans. (CBS News -- World)
Kyrgyzstan MPs approve U.S. air base closure Feb 19, 2009
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Kyrgyz parliament to vote early on US air base Feb 18, 2009
His announcement on the base closure was made in Moscow, shortly after Russia offered his impoverished country 2. 15 billion in aid and loans. (North County Times)
Kyrgyzstan takes step towards U.S. air base closure Feb 16, 2009
By Olga Dzyubenko Olga Dzyubenko. Reuters U.S. marines sit inside a C-130 Hercules while waiting to take off for Afghanistan at Manas Air Base. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
* US supply route via Russia to start soon Feb 16, 2009
The timing led to wide speculation that the aid and the base closure were linked. LINKAGE. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
U.S. Afghan troops unfazed by Kyrgyz base closure Feb 8, 2009
Reuters Published: February 8, 2009. U.S. military operations in Afghanistan will not be affected by the possible closure of a United States' air base in nearby Central Asian country Kyrgyzstan, a U.S. general said on Sunday. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Russia steps in amid Kyrgyz threat Feb 7, 2009
Russia steps in amid Kyrgyz base closure threat. Signals it will help on Afghanistan if U.S. deals with Moscow on Central Asia. (MSNBC -- International)
