USA Budget spending

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I also believe the local economies should not be so dependant on millitary structures. Short term it makes sense to keep them running, long term we would be better off with... an economy based on something else. Something that requires more intellect.

Lets take an analytical look at a base that was very recently selected for this very purpose. Cannon AFB New Mexico. This installation was selected for closure. The military did asses what the impact was.

The following is a quote from globalsecurity.org

The total estimated one-time cost to the Department of Defense to implement this recommendation would be $90.1M. The net of all costs and savings to the Department during the implementation period would be a savings of $815.6M. Annual recurring savings to the Department after implementation would be $200.5M with an immediate payback expected. The net present value of the costs and savings to the Department over 20 years would be a savings of $2,706.8M. Assuming no economic recovery, this recommendation could result in a maximum potential reduction of 4,780 jobs (2,824 direct jobs and 1,956 indirect jobs) over the 2006-2011 period in the Clovis, NM, Metropolitan Statistical Area (20.5 percent of economic area employment. Impacts of costs include $2.8M in costs for environmental compliance and waste management.

So what would you suggest the local leaders of Clovis do to supplement this loss of revenue?

I know if I was a local leader I would be trying what I could legally get away with to convince the armed forces to remain at that location.

Ultimately the military decided to assign a rescue unit to the base.

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