5 Most Important U.S. Military Bases in the World

2. Naval Station Norfolk

The Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia is the largest naval station in the world and serves as the headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Forces Command. It has the largest concentration of American naval forces, and is also home to troops from the Marine Corps, Army, and the Air Force. According to military.com, the station supports 75 ships and 134 aircrafts. On average air operations are conducted every six minutes from this base.