Note: Yes Uncle Andy is reading from cue cards. Yes, he also said, “Merland” (this is how someone from Baltimore says, “Maryland”.) Good guy! - DB

From Ohmygov.com

This week, federal agencies stated they are seeking $11.6 billion in
funding for 190 construction projects in the Washington area between
now and 2014, in response to the Department of Defense’s 2005 Base
Realignment and Closure (BRAC).

BRAC
refers to the congressionally authorized process used to reorganize
military bases to more efficiently and effectively support our forces,
increase operational readiness and facilitate new ways of doing
business.

The four previous BRAC rounds eliminated approximately
20 percent of DoD’s capacity that existed in 1988 and, through 2001,
produced net savings of approximately $17.7 billion with recurring
savings of $7 billion annually.

While the Pentagon stated it
would save $49 billion nationwide over 20 years, it appears northern
Virginia will reap many benefits. In particular, Fort Belvoir in
southeast Fairfax County would gain more than 20,000 workers, while its
Marine neighbors to the south at Quantico would gain 6,000 employees. - More -

- Uncle Andy

From The Washington Post

The Army is nearing a decision about where at least 6,200 employees of the Defense Department’s Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) and other Defense employees should work when the agency moves out of leased space in Crystal City, as mandated by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC). Two sites in Alexandria and one in Springfield are under consideration for the WHS offices. The Springfield site — which is occupied by warehouses operated by the General Services Administration (GSA) — is the only one that offers the Army a secure and accessible location for its current and future needs, meets BRAC-related goals, and saves taxpayers money.

Of primary importance today is security, and the Springfield site offers a far more secure location because it is much larger than the Victory Center site off Eisenhower Avenue and the Mark Center site off Seminary Road. The Springfield site has 70 acres. The Victory Center encompasses 16 acres (which had been home to the Army Materiel Command until it moved in 2003 to more secure quarters at Fort Belvoir), and the Mark Center proposal includes about 24 acres. Because of its size, the Springfield site is the only one that can offer the full 148-foot setbacks that Defense Department officials require for secure locations.- More -

- Uncle Andy

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. –

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear didn’t let a retired colonel from Fort Knox enjoy his retirement long.

With big changes coming up at Fort Knox, the governor tapped Col. Mark Needham as his liaison for Base Realignment and Closure activities. Needham knows his way around Fort Knox and BRAC operations. Before he retired, Needham ran day-to-day operations for the post, about 40 miles south of Louisville, as garrison commander and managed BRAC activities there. He retired in July.

The governor had his eye on Needham since their first meeting. - More -

- Uncle Andy

The BRAC Commission recommendations for reshaping the Defense Department’s infrastructure and force structure became official on November 9, 2005. The Defense Department now has until September 15, 2011 to complete implementation of these recommendations.
For public inquiries about the Base Realignment and Closure process call (703) 428-0711. For media inquiries call Glenn Flood, Department of Defense, Public Affairs, (703) 695-6294.

- Uncle Andy

Good information for AMC personnel. - Uncle Andy

With such a movement of families, the impact will be big all around. - Uncle Andy

The military seems to be doing a good job keeping their troops informed about BRAC. - Uncle Andy

Watch out for BRAC scams. This one is priceless. My daughter lives in Harford County, Maryland and it is a wonderful place. - Uncle Andy

This is good information for BRAC in the Norfolk/Va. Beach area. - Uncle Andy