In this article, we look at the 5 most important U.S. military bases in the world. You can read about the reasons that have forced the country to proactively have a global role over the last century and establish military bases across the world by heading over to our article, the 15 Most Important U.S. Military Bases in the World.
5. Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Camp Humphreys is a forward-deployed army garrison in South Korea’s Anjeong-ri, that is close to the border with North Korea. A vital aspect of Camp Humphreys is that it is home to Asia’s busiest airfield, called the Desiderio Army Airfield. This is also America’s largest garrison in Asia and hosts more than 30,000 U.S. troops.
4. Kadena Air Base, Japan
The Kadena Air Base is the largest air base in East Asia and is home to the United States Air Force’s 18th Wing and the 353rd Special Operations Group, among other units. More than 20,000 servicemen, their families, and Japanese employees live and work in this airbase. It is located only 750 km from China’s Shanghai and is referred to as the ‘Keystone of the Pacific’ due to its strategic location.
3. Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
The Andersen Air Force Base is one of the most important U.S. military bases in the world, which is located in the Yigo village of the U.S. territory of Guam. The major significance of this base is that it is the only one in the Western Pacific that can base heavy strategic bombers like B-1, B-2, and B-52 permanently. It is a vital base for projecting American power in the Asia-Pacific and would be critical in any operation against North Korea.
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.
1. Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Fort Bragg has been one of the most important military bases in American history and had an instrumental role in preparing U.S. soldiers for combat before their assignments in World War II, the Cold War, and conflicts in the Middle East. This base also led American projects related to unconventional warfare through the development of the Psychological Warfare Center.
Fort Bragg serves as the headquarters of the United States Army Special Operations Command, Army’s XVIII Airborne Corps, U.S. Army Forces Command, and the U.S. Army Reserve Command. In addition to this, there are also two airfields in Fort Bragg.
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