... *sigh* Must I really explain this?
The phrase I used, "clearing out," was rhetorical and not literal. I understand that Rammstein is an important base with regards to WoT support. I do not advocate abandoning Rammstein (at least, not until we get a suitable replacement). I do, however, advocate taking unnecessary personnel from that base and putting them in another theater where they can be of better use.
Boy, and I thought sarcasm tags were too frequently seen here on FR... I guess now I know why they're so prevalent.
"unnecessary personnel"
well Ramstein is an AF base, and the AF gets better (funding) treatment than the Army, so maybe they have a few more folks than the Army would get for doing the same job . . .
but would you want them in ground combat? ;)