On July 29, the Department of Defense announced plans for the return of 11 Army bases to Germany in fiscal 2007 (see previous item). Additionally, two other bases are identified for return to Germany in following years. These installation returns are scheduled as part of plans for the 1st Infantry Division headquarters’ return to the United States with its divisional flag in the summer of 2006. Additionally, the 1st Infantry Division’s subordinate units, as well as selected V Corps and U.S. Army Europe units, will return to the United States, inactivate entirely, convert, or be reassigned in Europe to support Army transformation in fiscal 2006. The fiscal 2006 transformation actions and associated base closures will affect approximately 6,100 soldiers and 11,000 family members. In addition, some 1,000 department of Army civilian and 1,000 host nation positions will be affected.