[ChemistCat]

I can't imagine how that could be. Could you elaborate, please?

[RockBassCreek]

Existing agreements with the host nations and/or better prices for reworked buildings.

If I can refurbish a barracks as an apartment building, then I can get a far better price for it.

I think some of our union contracts in Germany require us to pay the retirements of any German workers displaced by base closures (and other such things). We'll be paying someone in Germany for a long time to come.

[willyb_jr]

If you don't mind waiting I would be glad to (I want to be sure of my facts).

I had the same feelings as you (what a waste of money!) until someone explained the process to me.