Force structure losses; how should communities engage the DoD in these discussions?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:13:34 -0500

So local Fort Carson Leaders and Pentagon brass want to know how Colorado Springs feels about the potential to lose 16,000 Soldiers from their community.....I would venture to say that they are not going to be happy about it, it has a economically impact at the very least, and a social impact as well. With those 16,000 Soldiers, there comes dependents who probably support the local community as well.

But, why is the first we have heard of leaders asking the community what they think about losing Soldiers, why hasn't this been done for other force reductions. And if it has, what makes this so publicized?

http://www.stripes.com/news/us/fort-carson-wants-to-hear-from-colorado-springs-residents-on-16-000-troop-cut-1.324578

Fort Carson wants to hear from Colorado Springs residents on 16,000-troop cut

Fort Carson leaders and Pentagon brass will hold a Colorado Springs meeting Feb. 3 to hear public reaction to a proposal that could cut up to 16,000 soldiers at the post.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jan 19 at 2015 10:15 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:15:50 -0500

I know communities have voice their concerns when bases showed up on list to be considered for BRAC.

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Jan 19 at 2015 10:19 PM

MAJ Jim Steven — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 22:19:37 -0500

My thought on this...you think Bragg and Campbell aren't going through the same thing????
And honestly, do you think Congress cares that some little diner might lose a bunch of customers....
We gotta pay for the F35, baby!!!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2015 11:18 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 23:18:38 -0500

I live and work at fort Carson and can definitely say that the decrease will have a huge impact on Colorado Springs business. Especially b street area.