The Center for American Progress compares Bush's rhetorical gestures towards benefits for members of the Reserves and National Guard with his record: Under the headline "An Act of Betrayal," the Army Times reported that the Bush administration notified local military bases the Pentagon considering "closing or transfer control of the 58 schools it operates on 14 military installations." Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has made no secret of his desire to cut education: As soon as he arrived at the Pentagon three years ago, commanders report Rumsfeld began asking: "Why am I in education?" And military families are outraged: "Betrayal - write that down and put it in your report," said Col. John Kidd, garrison commander of Fort Stewart, Ga., testifying at Tafoya's forum on the need to keep military-run schools on his post. A top Quantico base commander said he never has seen his community more united than it is over the schools issue. "The very fact that this transfer study is being conducted at this time when Marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen and their families are increasingly required to give more of themselves and to go in harm's way is taken by many as a personal affront," he said. "It raises serious questions about DoD's commitment to all quality-of-life issues."