The chances of a Base Realignment and Closure round could be more likely under Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, some analysts said Monday, noting that the administration's support for reducing excess infrastructure is stronger than it has been in recent history. During a full slate of posture hearings with lawmakers last week, Mattis repeatedly highlighted the importance of BRAC authority as a key mechanism for reducing inefficiency by eliminating excess infrastructure. In its fiscal year 2018 budget request, DOD estimated it...
