September 15, 2017

A New Push for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)

By Neal Urwitz and Susanna V. Blume

Susanna Blume, fellow with the CNAS Defense Strategies and Assessments Program, discusses the new push for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). Hosted by Neal Urwitz.

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