Maryland Prepares for BRAC

The Base Realignment and Closure program (BRAC) will bring 8,100 civilian and contractor positions to Aberdeen Proving Ground, plus an expected 7,500 to 10,000 indirect jobs off post. Fort Meade is expecting 5,400 military, civilian Defense Department and contractor employees on post. Only about 150 jobs have made the move so far. About 140 defense …