New round of base closures could put Oklahoma's perfect record to the test

 

Published: January 29, 2012

O KLAHOMA is 5-for-5 in the decades-long competition to keep all its military installations open. Can it keep that spotless record through a sixth round of base closures?

We may eventually find out, as President Obama plans to ask Congress to close some domestic bases as part of his restructuring and downsizing of the U.S. military . His proposed defense cuts are troubling, especially given the president's will...


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