The BRAC commission will soon strike the tents, start the caravan, and go home. The panel held its final public hearing on Saturday, and its final deliberations end on Aug. 27. President Bush will receive the final recommendations by Sept. 8.
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, as the conflict with Iran flared up again—though officials say the ceasefire remains in effect.