France decides that it will close up to 83 of its military bases and reduce it’s estimated 350,000-member military force by approx. 54,000.

"Everyone understands that we don’t need as many tanks when we’re not facing an invasion." — Prime Minister Francoise Fillon

…So, France decides (like other nations), that it will cut its military and invest at home to help out its economy… What a concept!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080724/ap_on_re_eu/france_military_restructuring