The most popular 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) Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:02:04 GMT President Bush gave the 2005 commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremony. In his remarks he talked about military service and sacrifice, as well as the need to continually reevaluate the role of U.S. military bases and the importance of base closings and realignment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186945-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186945-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in North Carolina. The installations under consideration were Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Army Research Office Durham, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and Marine Corps Air Station New River. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187447-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Texas and Arkansas. The installations under consideration were the Carswell Air Force Base (Fort Worth, TX), Naval Air Station Chase Field (Beeville, TX), Naval Air Station Dallas (TX), Kelly Air Force Base (San Antonio, TX), Red River Army Depot (TX), Reese Air Force Base (TX), Eaker Air Force Base (AR), and Fort Chaffee (AR). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187569-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Massachusetts. The installations under consideration were Otis Air Force Base and Boston Planning Yard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-3 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the closure and realignment of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Illinois and Iowa. Installations considered for realignment or closure included the Rock Island Arsenal (IL), the 183rd Air National Guard Wing (Springfield, IL), and the Great Lakes Naval Training Center (IL). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187259-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187259-2 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in South Carolina. The installations under consideration were Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Naval Hospital Beaufort, Fort Jackson, McEntire Air National Guard Station (Columbia), Shaw Air Force Base (Sumter), Defense Finance and Accounting Service Charleston, South Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and Naval Weapons Station Charleston. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187447-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187447-2 Fri, 27 May 2005 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 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Alabama. The installations under consideration were Redstone Arsenal, Anniston Army Depot, Fort Rucker, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, and the Air National Guard Birmingham. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187448-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187448-2 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Pennsylvania. The installations under consideration were Willow Grove, 911th Air Wing, Kelly Support Center, 99th Regional Command, and Letterkenny and Tobyhanna Army Depots. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187502-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187502-2 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission considered the closing or relocation of Oceana Naval Air Station, which was added to the list on July 19, 2005. Witnesses used charts, graphs, and maps during the presentation. Delegates from the State of Florida made formal offer to return Cecil Field to the Navy to be the East Coast Master Jet Base. The City of Jacksonville Airport Authority and the State of Florida have agreed to return 17,686 acres, constituting Cecil Field, to the Navy to establish a new East Coast Master Jet Base. Cecil Field was originally one of two Navy Master Jet Bases. Cecil Field, no longer a military installation, was ordered closed by the 1993 BRAC. Delegates from the State of Virginia testified about Oceana Naval Air Station. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188482-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188482-2 Fri, 27 May 2005 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 first day of the final hearings, motions focused of recommendations for joint cross services base closures. Mr. Van Saun and his analysts presented analyses of the seven joint cross service groups consisting of 71 recommendations and 438 discreet actions proposed. The seven groups of the Department of Defense are education and training, headquarters and support, industrial, intelligence, medical, supply and storage, and technical. The Commission considered such issues as the creation of a net fire center of excellence, realignment of national geospatial intelligence activities, and relocation of sea vehicle development acquisition. Senator Thune spoke during the intermission about Ellsworth Air Force Base (SD). Bases considered for realignment included Sierra Army Depot (CA), Rock Island Arsenal (IL), Watervliet Arsenal (NY), Ship Intermediate Maintenance Activity (Norfolk, VA), Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach (CA), Lima Tank Plant (OH), Lackland Air Force Base (San Antonio, TX), Detroit Arsenal (MI), Fort Huachuca (AZ), Marine Corps Base Albany (GA), Naval Support Activity (PA), Tinker Air Force Base (OK), Hill Air Force Base (UT), Robins Air Force Base (GA), Stone Arsenal (AL), and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (OH). Bases considered for closure included River Bank Army Ammunition Plant (CA), Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, Mississippi Army Ammunition Plant, Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant (TX), Newport Chemical Depot (IN), and Hawthorne Army Depot (NV). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188490-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188490-3 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Texas and Arkansas. The installations under consideration were the Red River Defense Complex (TX), Army Ammunition Plant (Texarcana, TX), Arkansas Air National Guard Base (Little Rock), and Little Rock Air Force Base (AR). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187550-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187502-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187502-3 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The Commission held a regional hearing on the closure and realignment of defense bases in California. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning California military installations such as the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division; Riverbank Army Ammunition Depot; Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Navy Broadway Complex; Naval Base Ventura County; Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow; and Naval Weapons Station China Lake. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187632-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Maryland. The installations under consideration were Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Meade, and Maryland Air National Guard New Castle County Air Guard Base. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187509-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission deliberated and voted on whether to consider certain base realignment and closure actions that were not included among the actions recommended by the Secretary of Defense on May 13, 2005. Various BRAC analysts testified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187662-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187662-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 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 first day of the final hearings, motions focused on recommendations for Navy base realignments and closures. Commission members voted against proposals to close Submarine Base New London (CT) and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (ME). Commission members approved recommendations to close Naval Station Pascagoula (MS), Naval Air Station Atlanta (GA), Naval Station Ingleside (TX). Bases considered for realignment included Officer Training Command Pensacola (FL), Naval Station Newport (RI), and Naval Air Station Brunswick (ME). Bases considered for closure included Naval Weapons Station SEAL Beach Detachment (Concord, CA), Submarine Base New London (CT), Naval Air Station Atlanta (GA), Naval Support Activity (New Orleans, LA), Marine Corps Support Activity (Kansas City, MO), Naval Station Pascagoula (MS), Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (ME), Naval Station Ingleside (TX), and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (TX). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188490-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188490-2 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on additions to the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Maine. An installation under consideration was Naval Air Station in Brunswick. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188204-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188204-3 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The Commission held a regional hearing on the closure and realignment of defense bases in Ohio. Elected officials and local leaders spoke about the impact of base closures and realignment on their communities. The bases discussed were Ohio National Guard at Mansfield/Springfield, Mansfield Lahm Air Guard Station, Springfield-Beckley Air Guard Station, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Defense Finance and Accounting Service at Dayton, Defense Finance and Accounting Service at Cleveland, and Defense Supply Center at Columbus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187431-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187431-2 Fri, 27 May 2005 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 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Guam. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187632-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187632-2 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 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 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Manglapus is in the United States to meet with legislators and administration officials following recent announcements by the United States and the Philippines that significant progress had been made in negotiations over military bases in the Philippines. His remarks focused on these sensitive talks. Secretary Manglapus said his job is to "explore ways by which certain gaps that may still exist between the American and Philippine positions may be closed." He said that this is not a real estate deal. It is a relationship that exists between the needs of each country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16870-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania heard oral arguments in the case Sen. Arlen Specter, et al v. H. Lawrence Garrett, et al. The case involved a naval shipyard in Philadelphia that was slated for closure as part of the numerous military base reductions of the Department of Defense. Sen. Arlen Specter and several other plaintiffs brought suit to keep the shipyard open, while Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett and several other defendants argued the shipyard should be closed. Several weeks following the oral arguments, the judge issued a decision allowing the closure of the naval shipyard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22503-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Connecticut. The installations under consideration were Naval Submarine Base New London and the Air National Guard 103rd Fighter Wing. Witnesses focused on the submarine base closure recommendation and the process by which the base had been selected for closure. They particularly pointed to flaws in the methodology used to evaluate the base and its role in the national security and defense infrastructure of the country as a whole. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-2 Fri, 27 May 2005 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 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission heard testimony on environmental stewardship of installations recommended for closure or realignment. Witnesses from the Department of State, Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, as well as planning and redevelopment organizations testified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188357-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188357-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Defense Department officials presented the department's recommendations for Joint Service Groups. They testified about the methodology used to formulate the recommendations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186741-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186741-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on additions to the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in North Carolina. The installation under consideration was Pope Air Force Base. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188204-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188204-4 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in New Jersey. The installations under consideration were Fort Monmouth, Lakehurst Joint Basing, Air National Guard 108th Refueling Wing, and Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187509-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187509-3 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Al Cornella, chairman of the Commission on Review of Overseas Military Facility Structure of the United States, talked about the release the 2005 report on overseas basing. The commission was established in 2004 to provide Congress and the president with a thorough study and review of matters relating to U.S. military facility structure overseas. Participants talked about the tasks of the commission, process of review, and likely recommendations contained in the report. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186650-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186650-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on additions to the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Florida. Installations being considered included Jacksonville, Space Coast, and Pensacola. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187664-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187664-3 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Oklahoma. The installations under consideration were Fort Sill and Tinker Air Force Base. The program is briefly identified as BRAC Commission, Boston for Newport, RI, Naval Station. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187550-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187550-3 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in New Mexico. The installations under consideration were Cannon Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range, and Holloman Air Force Base. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187430-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission heard testimony on the impact of recommended closings and realignments. The first panel discussed the impact of the recommendations on homeland security and defense. The second panel testified about the impact of the closures and realignments on the Air National Guard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188391-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 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 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on additions to the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Mississippi. Installations being considered Mississippi Gulf Coast Bases, Keesler Air Force Base (Biloxi), Naval Station Pascagoula, Naval Human Resource Center and Stennis Space Center, and the 186th Air National Guard Air Refueling Wing at Meridian. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187664-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Maine. The installations under consideration were Naval Air Station Brunswick and Defense Finance and Accounting Service Limestone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-5 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Rhode Island. The installation under consideration was Naval Station Newport. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Rumsfeld and Gen. Myers briefed reporters on using common sense when publishing potentially volatile stories, and the progress towards open elections in Iraq. They took questions from reporters on such topics as the insurgency in Iraq, prisoner abuse, and the Base Realignment and Closing Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186990-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186990-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the closure and realignment of defense bases. The Commissioners heard testimony on the potential impact of the recommended closure of Ellsworth Air Force Base on the economies of Crook County (SD) and Newcastle (WY). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187340-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187340-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission heard testimony on potential additions to the Department of Defense's recommendations for future base closings and realignments made on May 13, 2005. Panels of defense department officials, government analysts, and independent overseas commission members testified at the hearing. Among the topics they addressed were Defense Department needs and justifications for the additions, the selection process, and the role of the Overseas Basing Commission in future strategy and force structure decisions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187659-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187659-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Maze discussed the Defense Department's proposed shifts in U.S. military bases worldwide. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz testified on this topic on June 18. Mr. Maze responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177037-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177037-6 Fri, 27 May 2005 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 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on additions to the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Indiana. The installation under consideration was the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indianapolis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188204-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in New Hampshire. The installation under consideration was Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187451-4 Fri, 27 May 2005 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 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Trowbridge spoke about the Pentagon's list of bases to be closed, enlarged or realigned. The list was made public last week, and this week the Base Realignment and Closure Commission held its first hearings. He responded to telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail from viewers. There were also telephone interviews with representatives of some of the communities affected by possible base closings. Jonathan Carter, the town manager of Kittery, Maine talked about the proposed closure of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Ross Kearney, mayor of Hampton, Va. talked about the proposed closure of Fort Monroe in Hampton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186684-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186684-3 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The Commission held a regional hearing on additions to the list of possible defense bases for closure and realignment. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Virginia, including Master Jet Base and Naval Air Station Oceana. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188202-1 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community representatives testified about the impact of closing or realigning military installations in Indiana. The installations under consideration were Air Guard Station Fort Wayne International Airport, Air Guard Station Hulman Regional Airport, Defense Finance and Accounting Service Indianapolis, and Naval Weapons Support Center Crane. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187259-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187259-4 Fri, 27 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT