CoBases – US Military Bases

Category: Overseas

  • US Army Garrison Brussels

    The United States Army Garrison Brussels is the US Army liason to NATO headquarters and also to the European Units which are housed in Brussels. The United States Army Garrison Brussels mission is to perform the executive functions in support to all the US government agencies including the Department of States, Department of Defense and other US government personnel with their families designated in Brussels because of the presence of NATO headquarter. It is responsible for the different logistic and administrative functions in supporting the 2,700 people living in the base including their families. It also supports the Canadian Forces with their families that are assigned in USAG Brussels through a bilateral agreement.

    US Army Garrison Brussels Facts

    The services offered by USAG Brussels are the Army Post office, Consignment Shop, Barber Shop, Housing Office, Education Center, Transportation Division, engineering team, a Chapel, Finance Office, Food Court, Army Air Force Exchange Service Shoppette and a branch of Andrews Federal Credit Union. USAG Brussels aside from being the base for the US personnel working at NATO offers its support to the Defense Attache office at the US embassy, Brussels American School, Canadian military delegation to NATO and the office of the Defense Covperation. There are no military housing facilities in USAG Brussels but there is a designated office that will assist in the leasing and location of housing to the military family.

    Army Garrison Brussels Practice

    Soldier gets diploma at US Army Garrison Brussels

    logo of Garrison Brussels

    real action practice at US Army Garrison Brussels

    The USAG Brussels is 60 minutes drive from Chievres Garrison near Belgium and the USAG Shinnen and five minutes drive to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Brussels is situated i150 miles from Amsterdam and 220 miles from Paris. The garrison’s compound is just five minutes drive from the NATO Offices.

    The United States Army Garrison has its non-combat mission in servicing the 30th Signal Battalion, a support and communication unit.

  • US Army Garrison Benelux

    The United States Army Garrison (USAG) Benelux is part of the United States Armed Forces whose NATO operation covers in Belgium, Great Britain, the Netherlands, North Germany, Luxemburg and France. The USAG Benelux has it’s headquarter in Chievres Air Base and the Benelux army base also offers its support to the USAG Brussels and the USAG Schinnen. The US Army Garrison Benelux mission in the Armed Forces is to offer the joint military and the different agencies the support for the US personnel and the NATO in all its worldwide operations.

    US Army Garrison Benelux Facts

  • Website: Visit USAG Benelux Website ›
  • Location: Belgian town of Chièvres
  • Phone: 011-49-711-680-113
  • Latitude: 50.575833
  • Longitude: 3.831
  • DSN: 314-430-1110

    • USAG Benelux history begins it was assigned as the 80th ordnance Group and was started it operation in Luneville, France on January 25, 1945.  It stopped its operation later in that same year at Ft. Benning, Georgia and once again in operation in 1954 at Red River Arsenal in Texas.  On 1966 when the USAG Benelux was assigned to Vietnam it was designated as the 80th General Support Group. After being active for more than five years with thirteen different operations in Vietnam, the army base again stopped its operation. On August 30, 1984, the 80th ASG was again reactivated at Chievres, Belgium and united with the NATO/SHAPE Support Group and it was moved later in that same year to Caserne Daumerie.

    Soldiers at US Army Garrison Benelux

    Garrison Benelux Tank

    US Army Garrison Benelux HQ

    Soldiers at US Army Garrison Benelux

    Classroom at US Army Garrison Benelux

    At present, the Chievres Air Base is the home for the 390th Airlift Squadron which transports the supply and the employees of the NATO forces around Europe. The current plan of the base that was built last 2007 paved the way to additional projects, army lodge and the new base commissary. USAG Benelux offers housing to their active duty personnel which include the newly renovated housing projects for their officers and the apartments for their rank and file personnel that can accommodate six hundred families residing in the base.

  • Shindand Airbase

    Shindand Airbase is seven miles in the northwester part of Sabzwar City and in western side of Herat Province in Afghanistan. The weather resistant asphalt road connects the airbase to the Farat-Herat Highway. Shindand airfield used to be a Soviet airfield and was repaired by the US Armed Forces.  The location is ideal for an airfield because of its dry and flat land surrounded by small mountains on the western and northern part of the airfield.

    Shindand Airbase Facts

    • Website: No website for Shindand Airbase
    • Location: Afghanistan
    • Latitude: 33.391331
    • Longitude: 62.260975
    • DSN: N/A

    In the year 2002, the airfield which was built by the Soviets received severe damaged from bombings when the alliance forces entered Afghanistan and on August 15, 2004, the Afghan National Army secured the Shindand airport without any casualties. When the airbase is under the control of the Afghanistan government, United States began using the airbase in the installation of their aircraft. At present, the airbase is being utilized by ISAF and NATO Forces in their medical airlifts, training and humanitarian missions.

    Helicopter at Shindand Airbase

    Shindand Airbase Soldiers

    Shindand Airbase experiences dust cloud

    Shindand Airbase - f-15 lands

    First c-17 lands at Shindand Airbase

    Shindand Airbase is an ideal place for agricultural productions that’s why the United States Special operations founded The Shindand Agricultural Experiment Station on May 2008. Shindand base provided area for this agricultural mission while offering the Afghans with modern agricultural techniques and knowledge in growing crops which will provide support to their insurgent missions. It provides agricultural teaching in farming, maintenance and growing of bees and fish and various agricultural techniques.  The agricultural post has a greenhouse, beehives, agricultural center, fishponds, flowering plants and fruit bearing plants. Aside from this, the station provides housing facilities for their in house scientists.

    The city which was known to be Sabzavar meaning “Green Fields” was later renamed to Shindand which means “Green Pond”. The city of Shindand is in the southern part of Adriskan with large facilities for training the police are located.  The Afghan Army also provides free medical clinic for the Afghan locals.

  • Naval Regional Contracting Center Naples Detachment Bahrain (NRCC)

    The Naval Regional Contracting Center Bahrain is the second detachment unit of NRCC Naples under the command of Commander in Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe and the NRCC Naples Command. NRCC Naples which is based in Capodichino (Naples), Italy has two detachments in different locations, London and Bahrain. The NRCC Naples has a satellite office in Dubai.

    NRCC Bahrain Facts

    • Website: No known website for NRCC
    • Location: Bahrain
    • Latitude: 26.051907
    • Longitude: 50.541057
    • DSN: N/A

    The NRCC Naples mission is to offer base support and naval fleet for Military Sealift and Coastguard Ships, US Navy, contingency operations, continental US activities that needs supplies and services from Southwest Asia, Europe, and Africa and US facilities and bases situated in Europe, Southwest Asia and Africa. The NRCC Naples support branch plans the procurements of marketing surveys, estimates the costs, develops quality assurance plans and also develops statement of works and its specifications. It also responsible in awarding the contracts for the different services and supplies including transportation services, legal services, air terminal services, telecommunication services, money exchange machines, commissary equipment, potable water, health care services, and weapons spare parts and construction supplies.

    Naval Regional Contracting Center Naples Detachment Bahrain

    NRCC Bahrain

    The exercises and operations forces from the Hasmite Kingdom and the United States took part in the cooperative training exercise known as Infinite Moonlight 98 from May 14 to June 8, 1998.in plain environment.   The USS Tarawa Amphibious Readiness Group was maintained and by the NRCC Bahrain. The NRCC Bahrain provided the berthing and messing as well as the equipments used by the soldiers.  The Fury 98 (Nov 98) conducted a special operation exercise with the US Special Armed Operations Forces and the Bahraini Armed Forces at Sheik Isa Air Base. It also provided support to the NAVCENT and the Special Operations Command, Central (SOCCENT) HQ as well as to the other exercises like the EAGLE RESOLVE, NEON FALCON and BRIGHT STAR.

  • Naval Support Activity Bahrain

    The Naval Support Activity is in the center of the busiest sixty acres of the world, in Middle East and in the eastern side of Saudi Arabia.  It offers different kinds of support and services to the remote sites of the entire region, civilian and military employees living in the Bahrain and the support to the ships. This is the base for more than 4,400 military employees and the DOD civilian personnel that serve the 78 Tenant command and the NSA Bahrain including the Joint Coalition Forces.  This navy base houses the United States Fifth Fleet and the US Naval Forces Central Command.

    Naval Support Activity Bahrain Facts

    • Location: Kingdom of Bahrain
    • Website: Visit NSA Bahrain Website ›
    • Phone: 011-973-17-85-4299
    • Latitude: 26.209722
    • Longitude: 50.609722
    • DSN: N/A

    Currently, the Naval Support Activity is undergoing renovation and rehabilitation projects that will make room for more improvement in their services and facilities. On April 13, 1935, British Navy developed the naval station HMS JUFFAIR in the NSA site. In 1950, United States lease a portion of space in the area from British and the British troops left Bahrain due to the expiration of their treaty agreement leaving the place awarding the place total independence. After United States had signed a contract with Bahraini Government, the US took control part of the HMS JUFFAIR and change the name to managerial Support Unit Bahrain and later named as the managerial Support Unit then on 1979, ASU Southwest Asia was made the Naval Support Activity Bahrain.

    Front of the Naval Support Activity Bahrain

    Sign of Naval Support Activity Bahrain

    Aral view of NSA Bahrain

    NSA Bahrain Tent

    NSA is the major naval base in the area that provides support to the marine and naval activities of the operation Iraqi Freedom and operating Enduring Freedom. Though the NSA Bahrain has existed for more than ten years, the presence of United States can still be felt in the naval base and after sixty years, the improvement has develop from small units to the modern day infrastructures. The naval base gives support to United States Armed Forces and its allied forces by supporting their Navy exchange facility and recreation, morale and welfare programs through their logistic, projection and supply services.

  • Camp Leatherneck

    Built by the United States, Camp Leatherneck is commanded by the United States Marine Corps. The main purpose of building this camp was to provide a base for the United States Troops deployed to Afghanistan. This base is located in the harsh district of Helmand. The camp is among the youngest United States military installations in Afghanistan, being built only in 2008. The camp is close to the biggest British military installment in this country. The total size of the camp is about 1,600 acres. The camp is was initially a temporary construction to house troops and equipment during the United States led war in this country.

    Camp Leatherneck Facts

  • Location: Helmand Province, Afghanistan
  • Website: Visit Camp Leatherneck Website ›
  • Latitude: 31
  • Longitude: 64
  • DSN: N/A

    • It is still being built to accommodate the increasing number of troops arriving on the ticket of the United Nations. Camp leatherneck is divided into four regions, with each region serving a different purpose. The second Marine Expeditionary Brigade was the first unit to occupy the wing, and in fact, started the construction. Other marine groups now occupy the camp. The camp came in the limelight in vein of the fire that burnt there. The fire burnt for eight hours before it was brought under control and was able to burn a lot away.

    Soldiers rest at Camp Leatherneck

    Camp Leatherneck is still underconstruction Camp Leatherneck Main Sign

    Soldiers before leaving Camp Leatherneck

    Soldiers in way to Camp Leatherneck

    Military equipment for the Afghan war is stored in Camp leatherneck. Aside serving the war, the Navy also operates safety and security operations from this camp. The sub-marines and airships are used to patrol the seas and the nearby bushes. Troubled areas usually have higher crime rates and as such, Camp Leatherneck works hard to bring peace and security to the country. They arrest anyone they think is trying to undermine the peace building efforts in the area. There is also a small prison in the camp, where trouble makers are detained until they are transferred to proper prison facilities.

  • Kandahar Airfield

    Known as the Kandahar International Airport, this facility was built by the United States in the 1960s as part of the international aid projects. This project has served many purposes during and after the wars in Afghanistan and surrounding countries. The facility was first constructed to serve as a military airfield but is now serving both military and civilian flights. During the time it was built, there was threats of war between the United States and USSR and was to be used as an air Base if the war should start.

    Kandahar Facts

  • Location: South-east of Kandahar City in Afghanistan
  • Website: Visit Kandahar Airfield Website ›
  • Latitude: 31.505833
  • Longitude: 65.847778
  • DSN: N/A

    • The Soviets took over the running of the facility in 1979 but did not maintain it. The facilities were also brought under immerse destruction during the Soviet-Afghan war, where the facility was attacked and bombed several times. During the United States led invasion of Afghanistan, the facility saw further destruction as it was a constant target for Taliban attacks. The airport contrast is almost like the ground and so cannot be seen in the air during the day, but by night, the place is lit and can clearly be seen. The airport is isolated from the Kandahar City.

    Military practice at Kandahar Airfield

    Areal View fo Kandahar Airfield

    Kandahar Airfield/Airport Areal

    Terminal And areal View of Kandahar Airport

    The total cost of building the airport in the 1960s is about 15 million dollar, which was huge at the time. It was build to store aircraft fuel for the re-fuelling of American planes on long distance journeys. The Soviet used the facility for storing and lifting war supplies and also for staging air attacks on local fighting groups. During this time though, the airport was not destroyed, though the war was harsh. During the Taliban era, they used the facility as a regular airport, hosting flights from many airlines from other countries and also for humanitarian uses. Terrorists also had their fair use of the facility when they brought down an Indian flight at the airport.

  • Camp Dwyer

    Camp Dwyer was built by the United States in Afghanistan as a result of the long standing relationship between these two countries. The United States moves to assist Afghanistan in warfare and military installations, while it also uses it during for its own purpose. It is fully equipped to serve as a marine base. It was built in the Helmand River Valley, a place commonly referred to the troops as “Hell man” due to its harsh weather conditions. The weather is usually hot, with temperatures reaching extreme values. The base is mostly commanded by the United States Marine and is operated as a store for logistics and living quarters for a number of troops.  A lot of United States military personnel have been killed in this region and are remembered by inscribing their names on metallic nametags that are hand on a tree at the entrance to the facility. The camp is in a secluded region with no nearby towns or cities, perhaps due to the harsh conditions.

    Camp Dwyer Facts

  • Location: Helmand River Valley in the Garmsir District
  • Website: Visit amp Dwyer Website ›
  • Latitude: 31
  • Longitude: 64
  • DSN: N/A

    • The facility patrols the river and the seas to intercept and arrest any war threats coming in that direction. Being a troubled region, Afghanistan is a likely place for child trafficking and illegal drug transports. The marine also works to save this situation. It served as home to the United States Marine Troops that served in the Afghanistan wars. Numerous air-conditioning units have been installed in every housing unit at this camp to curb the harsh weather. Though there is no mobile phone service, there is internet connectivity. Laundry, gym and shower Facilities are built to be shared. The troops carry a lot of water, usually in bottles with them on their way to the field or when hiking. The weather easily dehydrates the troops and so they need to get water every now and then. When there is need, the troops are moved to the battle grounds and back. The bodies of those who died are also brought back and buried.

    Soldiers running to helicopter at Camp Dwyer

    Camp Dwyer elite team

    Camp Dwyer soldiers military practice

    Camp Dwyer at marines

  • Fob Delaram

    Fob Delaram, full name Forward Operating Base Delaram is a United States military installation located in Afghanistan. The facility is currently being used as a Navy installation. The United States Marine Corps constructed when they needed a camp for their operations in that country. The base was built to accommodate the marine corps personnel as well as for storage of equipment and logistics. This base has been of immense help during the American war on Afghanistan and Iraq. The initial construction of this base was done with temporary structures, with no facilities for airplane landing. However recently, a new runway has been built at the facility to let in air planes bringing in passengers and supplies.

    Fob Delaram Facts

  • Location: Ring Road in Afghanistan
  • Website: Visit Fob Delaram Website ›
  • Latitude: 32.163889
  • Longitude: 63.430833
  • DSN: N/A

    • Some of the humanitarian commodities such as food and medical supplies distributed to the nationals during the war were kept at Fob Delaram before taken out to people. The base also served as a temporary prison at times to keep people captured by the Marine Corps in the war before they are transferred to other prison facilities. Also, some of the refugees of the war were allowed to hide at the camp for a while before they are taken to legal refugee camps.

    Soldiers fully equipped goes to helicopter

    Fob Delaram visitted by comisaf

    Sign of Fob Delaram

    Somewhere near Fob Delaram

    The Marine Corps patrolled the entire waters of the territory to ensure safety of the nation. What usually happens is that, most criminals, especially drug traffickers and smugglers tend to use war-torn countries for their activities because the laws in these nations are already broken down. The personnel at the Fob Delaram ensured that no drug came in through Afghanistan through the waters they patrolled or the nearby lands. They also worked to stop human trafficking agencies who might want to take advantage of the situation. Additionally, they undertook marine rescue operations when there was a disaster in the see or the land closely.

  • Bagram Airfield

    The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing is responsible for running most parts of the Bagram Airfield, which is a designated accommodation facility in the ancient Afghan City. The facility also serves as an airport for landing military as well as civilian airplanes. The Navy takes charge of the other parts of the installation. The base was used as a troops’ operation base for during the Soviet War. It also served as a supplies store during the same war. The base was a target of Soviet soldiers during the war and two of their troops were deployed to attack it. From 1999 onwards, there was contention regarding the control of the Bagram Base between the Taliban and the Northern Alliance. The Taliban constantly bombed the base to ensure that the Northern Alliance does not gain full control. The Northern Alliance on the other hand are said to use be base for announcements speaking to the press. They also attacked Kabul from this base. The initial housing at the base was tents, which have been replaced by plywood structures.

    Bagram Airfield Facts

    • Location: Southeast of Charikar in Parwan province of Afghanistan
    • Website: Visit Bagram Airfield Website ›
    • Latitude: 34.946111
    • Longitude: 69.265
    • DSN: 318-431-2934

    The repair of the runways by the United States and German Army troops has made it a prestigious airport in Bagram. The base also has the main prison where United States prisoners are detained. It has however come under recent attacks for the ill-manner in which prisoners are kept and treated. Prisoners are alleged to be assaulted physically and sexually while others were denied food and sleep. The base is also used as an airport for most military airplanes and civilian ones. A few years ago, former president George W. Bush landed on the facility during a visit to Afghanistan. The landing gear got locked in 2010, causing one of the airbuses to crash into the runway. A documentary of how inmates of the prison facility were abused was produced and has won many awards.

    Aerial Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan

    Aerial Bagram Airfield

    Beautiful look to Bagram Airfield

    C17 has landed at Bagram Airfield