The most recent programs for the Base Closings Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=914 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 04:53:08 GMT Participating by remote connection from New York City, the guests talked about the impact of military base closures on their region. On December 12, 2007, the House Armed Services Committee held hearings on Military Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), focusing on the recommendation to close Fort Monmouth, N.J. On December 10 the Government Accountability Office also released a report looking at the cost of BRAC and its recommendations. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202415-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202415-6 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Edwards talked about a debate that had occurred involving earmarks, the Military Construction Bill, health care for veterans, and construction for additional housing and training facilities. He answered questions from callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198313-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198313-5 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Participating by video feed, Mr. Cusack spoke about a bill on energy in the environment that Republicans say will lower gas prices, while Democrats say it will harm the environment. He also discussed the possible closing of the Abu Ghraib prison facilities http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189428-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189428-7 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Committee members marked proposed legislative proposals to reject the Defense Base Closing and Realignment Commission's recommendations for specific base closures and realignment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189065-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189065-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188600-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission began final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. In the morning of the fourth day of the final hearings, The Commission made a final review of all bases. Mr. Principi concluded the deliberations with his closing comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188493-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bender talked about the week's developments in the final deliberations of the 2005 Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission. He also responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188543-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188543-2 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Senator Johnson, Senator Thune, Representative Herseth, and Governor Rounds spoke to reporters about their reaction to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission decision to keep Ellsworth Air Force Base (SD) open. They also answered questions from reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188597-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Schaefer discussed the mood of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission towards the proceedings. He also talked about the workload remaining and said that slides utilized for the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard decision would be made available soon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188611-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188611-3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Members of the 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission spoke to reporters following the third day of the final hearings. They also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-9 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-10 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission began final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard reports for staff members and considered several motions and amendments to Defense Department recommendations. In the afternoon of the third day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Air Force base realignments and closures. The Commission also considered amendments to approved recommendations. Installations considered for realignment included Richmond International Airport Air Guard Station (VA) and Des Moines International Airport Air Guard Station (IA). Amendments considered included such installations as Fort Monmouth (NJ), Naval Air Station Oceana (VA), and Naval Air Station Brunswick (ME). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-8 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-9 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rendell spoke via telephone about the decision to close the 111th Air National Guard and how a judge ruled that the Department of Defense had no right to close the operation. He also claimed that in most instances only the State of Pennsylvania or the Governor has the authority to close the National Guard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188611-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188611-2 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission began final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard reports for staff members and considered several motions and amendments to Defense Department recommendations. In the afternoon of the third day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Air Force base realignments and closures. Mr. Small presented a review and analysis of the Air Force's recommendations for closure and realignment. Installations considered for realignment included Hill Air Force Base (UT), Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport Air Guard Station (OH), Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID), Richmond International Airport Air Guard Station (VA), Great Falls International Airport Air Guard Station (MT), Ellington Field Air Guard Station (TX), Fort Smith Municipal Airport Air Guard Station (AR), Capital Airport Air Guard Station (IL), Hector International Airport Air Guard Station (ND), Duluth International Airport Air Guard Station (MN), Andrews Air Force Base (MD), Boise Air Terminal Air Guard Station (ID), Reno-Tahoe International Airport Air Guard Station (NV), and Nashville International Airport Air Guard Station (TN). Installations considered for closure included WK Kellogg Airport Air Guard Station (MI), Mansfield-Lahm Municipal Airport Air Guard Station (OH), Martin State Air Guard Station (MD), and Kulis Air Guard Station (AK). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-7 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-8 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission began final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard reports for staff members and considered several motions and amendments to Defense Department recommendations. In the afternoon of the third day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Air Force base realignments and closures. Mr. Small presented a review and analysis of the Air Force's recommendations for closure and realignment. Installations considered for realignment included Fairchild Air Force Base (WA), Birmingham International Air Guard Station (AL), Key Field Air Guard Station (MS), Robins Air Force Base (GA), Bradley International Airport Air Guard Station (CT), Fort Smith Air Guard Station (AR), Boise Air Terminal Air Guard Station (ID), Mountain Home Air Force Base (ID), and Nellis Air Force Base (NV). Installations considered for closure included Portland International Air Guard Station (OR) and Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NY). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-6 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-7 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-6 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-5 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for a viewer's reaction to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. After the call, Mr. Principi announced the Commission would recess until 7 pm. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-5 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-4 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission began final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard reports for staff members and considered several motions and amendments to Defense Department recommendations. In the afternoon of the third day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Air Force base realignments and closures. Mr. Small presented a review and analysis of the Air Force's recommendations for closure and realignment. Bases considered for closure included Kulis Air National Guard Base (AK), Pittsburgh International Air Reserve Station (PA), Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (PA), and W.K. Kellogg Air Guard Station (MI). Based considered for realignment included Grand Forks Air Force Base (ND), McConnell Air National Guard Base (KS), Elmendorf Air Force Base (AK), Pope Air Force Base (NC), Little Rock Air Force Base (AR), Yeager Air National Guard Base (WV), and New Orleans Air Reserve Station (LA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-4 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission began final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard reports for staff members and considered several motions and amendments to Defense Department recommendations. In the afternoon of the third day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Air Force base realignments and closures. Mr. Small presented a review and analysis of the Air Force's recommendations for closure and realignment. Cannon Air Force Base (NM) and Moody Air Force Base (GA) were considered for realignment and the Commission decided to approve both recommendations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Copp spoke about the decision by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission to not close Ellsworth Air Force Base (SD). She discussed the role that Dyess Air Force Base (TX) would have had if Ellsworth had been closed. She also talked about the preparations the community had made to accommodate all 67 B1 Bombers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188611-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Governor Richardson and others from New Mexico spoke about his reaction about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission decision to keep Cannon Air Force Base (NM) open. They also answered questions from reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188597-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188597-2 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-2 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission began final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard reports for staff members and considered several motions and amendments to Defense Department recommendations. In the morning of the third day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Air Force base realignments and closures. The commission continued discussion on Cannon Air Force Base (NM) and decided to keep the installation open. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-2 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188610-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission began final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard reports for staff members and considered several motions and amendments to Defense Department recommendations. In the morning of the third day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Air Force base realignments and closures. Mr. Small presented a review and analysis of the Air Force's recommendations for closure and realignment. Ellsworth Air Force Base (SD) was considered for closure and Commission members decided to keep the installation open. After the decision Representative Herseth, Senator Thune, Senator Johnson, and Governor Rounds spoke about the effects the decision would have on national security and the state of South Dakota. They also commended the Commission on their independent thought process in making the decision. Pope Air Force Base (NC) was considered for realignment and/or closure and Cannon Air Force Base (NM) was also considered for closure before the Commission recessed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188492-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Governor Richardson expressed his support for Cannon Air Force Base (NM). He discussed the possible economic impact on New Mexico that would result from closing the base. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188580-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188580-4 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Governor Sullivan expressed his support for Ellsworth Air Force Base (SD). He discussed the possible economic impact on South Dakota from the closing of the base. He also questioned the military viability and safety of the consolidation of 67 bombers on one base. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188580-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission began final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard reports for staff members and considered several motions and amendments to Defense Department recommendations. In the afternoon of the second day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Air Force base realignments and closures. Mr. Small presented a review and analysis of the Air Force's recommendations for closure and realignment. Bases considered for closure included Galena Airport Forward Operations Location (AK) and Onizuka Air Force Station (Sunnyvale, CA). Commission members supported the closure of both installations. Bases considered for realignment included Eielson Air Force Base (AK), Moody Air Force Base (GA), and Shaw Air Force Base (SC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188491-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188491-5 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-6 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission continued final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard from staff members on Defense Department recommendations and made motions for changes to the recommendations In the afternoon of the second day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Joint Cross Service Groups. Mr. Van Saun and his analysts completed analyses of the seven joint cross service groups of the Department of Defense: education and training, headquarters and support, industrial, intelligence, medical, supply and storage, and technical. The Commission considered such issues as the consolidation of maritime research and development, relocation of nuclear testing and evaluation, and the creation of a Navy Integrated Weapons and Armaments RDAT&E (Research, Development and Acquisition, Test and Evaluation) center. They also considered proposals involving the creation of an Integrated Weapons and Armament Specialty Site for Guns and Ammunition. Installations considered for realignment included Naval Base Ventura County (CA), Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (VA), Naval Station Newport (RI), Patrick Air Force Base (Cape Canaveral, FL), Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (IN), Naval Surface Warfare Center Louisville (KY), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (OH), Robbins Air Force Base (GA), Tinker Air Force Base (OK), and Hill Air Force Base (UT). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188491-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188491-4 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. Mr. Sullivan spoke via telephone about Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico. He discussed the military value and economic impact of a closure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-5 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hendren spoke about the significance of the reversals by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. He also discussed the Department of Defense reaction to the reversals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188580-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188580-3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-4 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission continued final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard from staff members on Defense Department recommendations and made motions for changes to the recommendations In the afternoon of the second day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Joint Cross Service Groups. Mr. Van Saun and his analysts completed analyses of the seven joint cross service groups of the Department of Defense: education and training, headquarters and support, industrial, intelligence, medical, supply and storage, and technical. The Commission considered such issues as the closure of nine inpatient service facilities, the co-location of Navy Education and Training Command and Navy Education and Training Professional Development and Technical Center, and the co-location of Army Test and Evaluation Command. They also considered the realignment and closure of Defense Finance and Accounting Service sites as well as recommendations for joint basing. Installations considered for realignment included Fort Richardson (AK), Rock Island Arsenal (IL), Human Resources Center Northeast Installation Philadelphia (PA), Randolph Air Force Base (TX), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (OH), Robbins Air Force Base (GA), Hill Air Force Base (UT), Tinker Air Force Base (OK), Bolling Air Force Base (Washington D.C.), Maxwell Air Force Base (AL), and Lackland Air Force Base (San Antonio, TX). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188491-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188491-3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sullivan spoke via telephone about the military value and economic impact of closing Cannon Air Force Base (Clovis, NM). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188580-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188580-2 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-2 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission continued final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard from staff members on Defense Department recommendations and made motions for changes to the recommendations In the afternoon of the second day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Joint Cross Service Groups. Mr. Van Saun and his analysts completed analyses of the seven joint cross service groups of the Department of Defense: education and training, headquarters and support, industrial, intelligence, medical, supply and storage, and technical. The Commission considered such issues as the closure of nine in-patient service facilities, the creation of joint centers of excellence for chemical, biological, medical research and development, and the realignment of Air Force and National Guard leased locations to Arlington (VA) and Andrews Air Force Base (MD). The also considered co-location of intelligence and counterintelligence operations, co-location of army leased facilities, and co-location of missile and space defense agencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188491-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188491-2 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. Mr. Fenty spoke via telephone about his disappointment over the decision to close Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He discussed the economic and social effects the hospital had on the community in Washington D.C. Senator Hutchison talked to reporters about the overall impact of the decisions on Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188579-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission continued final deliberations before submitting its report to the president on September 8, 2005. Commissioners heard from staff members on Defense Department recommendations and made motions for changes to the recommendations In the morning of the second day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Joint Cross Service Groups. Mr. Van Saun and his analysts completed analyses of the seven joint cross service groups of the Department of Defense: education and training, headquarters and support, industrial, intelligence, medical, supply and storage, and technical. The Commission considered such issues as the relocation of the Aviation and Logistics School, the consolidation of Air Force and Army transportation management training programs at Fort Lee (VA), and the establishment of an initial training site for the joint strike fighter. Bases considered for realignment included Maxwell Air Force Base (Montgomery, AL), Naval Air Station Meridian (MS), Naval Station Newport (RI), and McChord Air Force Base (WA). Bases considered for closure included Walter Reed Army Medical Center (DC) and Brooks City Base (San Antonio, TX). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188491-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188491-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Holt, Rep. Pallone, Mayor Tarantolo, Mr. Gagliano and Mr. Muzzi spoke to reporters about their reaction to the vote to close Fort Monmouth (NJ) by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. They expressed their disappointment in the decision and criticized the findings of both the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission and the Department of Defense. They then answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188567-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188567-2 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Senator Thune answered questions about the Department of Defense recommendation to close Ellsworth Air Force Base. He discussed such topics as national security and cooperation of the people of South Dakota. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188567-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188567-1 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions about the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission vote on the Department of Defense recommendations. Various scenes of activity in and outside the hearing room were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188571-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188571-4 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Senator Hutchison answered questions from reporters about her reaction to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission votes on Department of Defense recommendations. She also told reporters that she was impressed with the independence of the commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188567-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188567-4 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT