Byline: Associated Press
WASHINGTON The Army, in a major reorganization that will cut 18,000 troops from its ranks, is prepared to deactivate the headquarters of the historic 1st Infantry Division in Kansas and the 4th Infantry Division in Colorado.
The proposals also include deactivating three combat brigades in Hawaii, Alaska and Kentucky, Pentagon officials said Wednesday. They spoke on condition of anonymity.
The reorganization plan does not involve closing any bases at this time. Defense Secretary William Perry visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday to discuss the proposals. Given the sensitive political nature of the changes, officials …
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