Defense Issues: Volume 13, Number 28. Excess Bases: A Drain on Defense Modernization.

Abstract

Excess Bases: A Drain on Defense Modernization. DoD wants more base closures to pay for its modernization, readiness and quality of life needs. Communities with bases may see closures as economic disasters, but they can be boons with prudent planning. Press briefing excerpts of Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen; Adm. Jay Johnson, chief of naval operations; John Goodman, deputy undersecretary of defense for industrial affairs and installations; and Mayor Ned Randolph of Alexandria, La., in Washington, D.C., April 2, 1998.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 02, 1998
Accession Number
ADA342491

Entities

People

  • William S. Cohen

Organizations

  • Office of the Secretary of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Aircrafts
  • Base Closures
  • Commerce
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economic Development
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Force Structure
  • Governments
  • Infrastructure
  • Law
  • Military Facilities
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Quality Of Life

Readers

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Military History
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.