Yes, I think you've nailed it.
It will be a huge process to close bases and relocate from Germany. They have huge facilities all around the Wuerzberg area.
Schroeder is probably spinning in his political grave.
And add to the Germany troops returning, there are about 3000 troops scheduled to return to the States early next year from Iraq. The last time I was on base, January 2005, there was a lot of construction going on near the troops barracks. This move must have been planned for a long time. I'm sure all the families coming home will be happy to be back. On a side note, if you haven't had a chance and are in the neighborhood, Fort Riley has some awesome museums to visit.