The military is asking Congress to vote to close military bases to save money.
Defense Officials to Lawmakers: Let Us Close Bases (Military.com)
Closing unneeded bases and relocating troops is the best way to make the most of limited military construction funding, a panel of top Pentagon installation officials told lawmakers Tuesday. “We are asking for base realignment and closure funding once again this year, and that’s important to us,” said Peter Potochney, the Defense Department’s acting assistant secretary for energy, installations and environment.