Areas marked by a magnifying glass ( ) represent several affected bases located in a small geographical area. Click on a magnifying glass to display a zoomed-in view of that area.     Gains Personnel     Loses Personnel     Closes     Remains Open / No Change    Zoom In The above map includes information from the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission's report to the president. Bases highlighted on the map were selected based on the Defense Department's initial recommendation for major base closures, gains, and realignments. The final overall impact on entire facilities is represented. Status of individual units, agencies, and organizations may differ. Information on the affected major bases can also be organized by the following criteria:   Base Name   Military Branch   State   Personnel Gained/Lost   Impact on Local Workforce BRAC commission final report (.pdf) Complete list of Defense Department base closings and realignment recommendations (.pdf)

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