I think in the long run the local communities are going to find they like base closings. They just redid a military base and an old airport out here into a nice middle class mix use development. Change is good. People spend money, stuff gets built.

Look around a military base. The buisnesses are pretty low end. Pawn shops, check cashing stores, fast food. Military folk don't make a lot and don't spend a lot. It's no great loss.