Fort Bragg announces cost-cutting steps

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Fort Bragg is dealing with Army budget cuts by restricting lighting on sports fields, postponing retiree appreciation days and reducing custodial services for some buildings.

Retiree appreciation days had been scheduled for May 17 and 18 and are being postponed until the fall. Lighting at all sports fields except Hedrick and Towle stadiums have been turned off to save on power.

Custodial services provided by the base are also being trimmed. Child development centers and busy areas such as chapels, Throckmorton Library, Bank Hall and the basement and first floor of the Soldier Support Center will continue to receive limited custodial services.