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  • Naval Station Pascagoula

    The Mississippi Pascagoula Naval is built on an artificial island created by dumping of debris from the Pascagoula Channel and a shipyard close by the Singing River. The total land covered by the Naval Base is about 437 acres and was established when the navy saw the need to establish other naval bases aside the already existing ones. The construction project started in 1988 and was completed for the opening of the base by 1992, when USS Gallery, the maiden ship arrived on the coast of the island.

    NS Pascagoula Facts

    The Base was however closed in 2006 and by July 2007 handed over to the office of the Secretary of State of Mississippi. As at 2005, the staff strength of the Pascagoula Naval Base was 200 civilians, 2,000 military staff. Apart from these workers, family of military staff, retirees on the country and their family also lived on the island and it was estimated that, the base had a total of 100 million dollars, will all services, contracts and payrolls inclusive. The F99 station was given the responsibility of managing and operating the facility as a Naval Support Center.

    Naval Station Pascagoula Areal View

    Boat at Naval Station Pascagoula

    Areal View of Naval Station Pascagoula

    Boat at NS Pascagoula

    The Pascagoula Naval Station offered support services to crews of combatant ships, assigned to the surface ships and also crew onboard the base facility and ships stationed at the facility. The facilities at the base also supported other Navy installations and the Navy fraternity at large. Most of the Divisions and Agencies of the Navy located in the facility mainly have to do with the welfare of the officials and their family members; the Housing Referral Office, the Recreation Department, the Family Support Center and the Moral Welfare units are all located within the base facility. Facilities at the Base include quayside berths, located on the lower deck.  The base also undertakes maintenance services on the Navy’s ships either directly or contracting it to other shipyards around.

  • Fort Leonard Wood

    Located in Missouri in the Ozarks, this military installation was named after an ex chief of staff of the United States, General Leonard Wood. The facility has its main gate at St. Robert’s southern boundary and was established in 1940. The initial intention of setting up the facility is to train new infantry troops, but was eventually used a training facility for engineering officers. When the Fort McClellan was shut down, operations of the Chemical Corps of the Army and the training schools for Military Police Corps were transferred to the Fort Leonard Wood Base. The center is commanded by Major General David E. Quantock, assisted by Major Corbly L. Elsbury, who are the commanding general and sergeant general respectively. The facility is also nick-named the “Fort Lost in the Woods of Misery” by those who visit the facility and the military officers as well.

    Missouri Fort Leonard Wood Facts

    The Leonard Wood Fort was used to train replacement officers for engineers of the Army because of its remote location; out of town and in the mountains where temperature and other conditions can be very extreme. The facility has mainly been used for all kinds of training all over the years. With the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the facility is being used by the 94th Engineering Battalion, when it was relocated to the United States from Germany.  It also offers combat training to mostly non-combat army officers as well as other engineering units. The unit gives equal opportunity to both male and female trainees, except in the case combat training, some models which are not open to women. Leadership courses are offered at both Advanced and Senior levels and are mainly for Engineering, Chemical and Military Police departments.  The training schools turn out a large number of warrant officers and other officers, including Captains and officers of other senior ranks.

    Headquarter at Fort Leonard Wood

    Fort Leonard Wood main gate

    Model of Fort Leonard Wood

    Fort Leonard Wood Soldier practice

  • Kirtland Air Force Base

    Kirtland Air Force Base is the third largest air base under the control of Air Force Material Command which is situated in Bernalillo County in the southeaster part of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The base former names were Albuquerque Army Base and Kirtland Army Air Field until it is named as Kirtland Air Force in honor of Colonel Roy C. Kirtland, the oldest pilot at the time of his death and one of the pilots who flew the Wright airplanes on 1941.

    Kirtland Air Force Base Facts

    • Website: Visit Kirtland AFB Website ›
    • Location: Bernalillo County, near Albuquerque, New Mexico
    • Phone: (505) 846-0011
    • Latitude: 34.986121
    • Longitude: -106.51379
    • DSN: 246-0011

    It was established on 1941 and houses the Nuclear Weapons Center of the Air Force Material Command, 58th Special Operations Wing, 377th Air Base Wing, and the 498th Armament Systems Wing alongside with the seven squadrons and ten groups. The Nuclear Weapons Center function is to provide nuclear knowledge in guaranteeing the safety and reliability of the nuclear armaments in support to the Air Force and the National Command Structure. It is also responsible for the purchase, maintenance, and modernization of the nuclear programs for the Department of Energy and Department of Defense.

    Military machinery lands on Kirtland Air Force Base

    Sign of Kirtland Air Force Base

    Kirtland AFB Areal View

    Areal View of Kirtland

    The Kirtland Underground Munitions Storage Complex (1992) started on 1992 at Kirtland which is biggest storage facility for keeping nuclear weapons in the world. It is also responsible for the maintenance, shipping and storage for the US Navy and the US Air Force. The Kirtland nuclear storage facility is high end state of the art structure standing in the underground of 300,000 square feet area with gravity bombs and maintains warheads for the Air Launched Cruise Missile but the warheads can not perform its mission until they have passed the nuclear safety procedure.

    The Kirland Air Force Base and the Albuquerque International Airport share the same runways making the place a military-civil airport. It employs 4,200 active military men, 1,000 Air National Guard and 3,200 Air Force Reserve.

  • Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point (MCAS)

    The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is situated in North Carolina, between Morehead City and New Bern. The installation is nestled on a land mass of approximately 13, 164 acres for the air force accommodation and 15, 975 acres, for entertaining auxiliary activities as constructed to execute in the year 1941. This base is recognized as the largest of all Marine Corps Air Stations worldwide and is assigned as the domicile for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Other confinements included for facilitation are the Commander Marine Corps Air Bases East and the Marine Air Group 14.

    MCAS Cherry Point Facts

    • Website: Visit MCAS Cherry Point Website ›
    • Location: New Bern and Morehead City, North Carolina
    • Phone: (252) 466-2811
    • Latitude: 34.902545
    • Longitude: -76.887646
    • DSN: 582-1110

    The capital quest for the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is to offer effective training support for the 2nd Marine Air Wing and development preparation for worldwide locations in distress.  There are over 49, 000 occupants contained on this base, which comprises of, retired marines, family members, active duty personnel’s and civilian employees.

    The location host one of the best amphibian transports worldwide and overall this air station, along with all the sectored facilities occupies over 29, 000 acres of land formation. With its large runway structure, the base is utilized as an emergency landing site that accommodates various space shuttles launches departing from Cape Canaveral, Fla.

    Plane flies over Cherry point

    HQ at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

    Plane at MCAS Cherry Point

    Main sign of MCAS Cherry Point

    The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point also accommodates the Marine Transport Squadron 1, which incorporates the reputable search and rescue team occasionally recognized as “PEDRO.” This team is efficient in also providing assistance to the local community, conducting search and rescue activities, along with medical evaluation for the region.

    For operations executed in March of the year 2003, the base was awarded merits for the commander-In-Chief’s Installation. This facility is top rated among other military bases and it continues to execute professionalism throughout the region, internally and externally. The teams entertained at this military base are diverse in their fields assigned.

  • Marine Corps Air Station New River

    Prominently located in Jacksonville, North Carolina is the Marine Corps Air Station New River. The base conducts various operations for VM-22 Ospreys and helicopters air support throughout the region. In commemoration of the Brigadier, General Keith B. McCutcheon, the McCutcheon Field was introduced which is currently hosted on the air base property. As an operative, the general dedicated his hard work and determination in revolutionizing the aviation for Marine helicopters. The base is a shared established in composition of Camp Geiger.

    MCAS New River Facts

    • Website: Visit MCAS New River Website ›
    • Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina
    • Phone: (910) 449-6197
    • Latitude: 34.711844
    • Longitude: -77.443829
    • DSN: 751-1113

    The installation is the chief helicopter base for the United State Marine Corps on the Eastern Coast and is effective in its training provisions for operating the Marine Corps aviation units. Since 1954, this base has been executing successful missions in management of the Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Camp Davis and the Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Oak Grove.

    This New River subdivision was also the first base to accommodate the new VM-22 Ospreys. The base is nestled on approximately 2, 600 acres of land, which constitutes 560 acres of swamp lands which is ideal for wildlife accompaniment. In July of 1954, the Marine Aircraft Group-26 was transferred from the Cherry point to gain residency at New River. This group comprises of 2, 100 Marines that are assigned to a total of 8 squadrons.

    Areal View of Marine Corps Air Station New River

    Training near MCAS New River

    Soldiers doing strange things at MCAS New River

    maintenance hangar of MCAS New River

    On May 1, of the year 1972, the facility was rearranged, due to the deactivation of the Marine Helicopter Training Group-40, which was replaced by the newly developed Marine Aircraft Group-29. This group comprises of 2,100 Marines assigned to a total of 7 squadrons. The controls at the New River subdivision includes, the MWSS-272 which offers logistical support to the MWCS-28 and the MAGs and the H and Hs oversees the air station’s garrison activities. All operatives are professionally detailed in their field activities and are always alert to engage in combat.

  • Fort Hamilton

    Fort Hamilton houses the United States Army Corps of Engineers which is located in the Bay Ridge of Brooklyn, New York and is one of the several units based in the region which is controlled by the Military District of Washington on October 1997 and Fort Hamilton became a unit of Installation Management Agency under the Army Transportation on October 2002.

    Fort Hamilton Facts

    The military base mission is to grant New York City with military support for the United States Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. The base also houses the New York City Recruiting Battalion, Reserve Units, the Military Entrance Processing Station, the 722nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron and the 1179th Transportation Brigade.

    The military base was named after Alexander Hamilton who was the first Secretary of Treasury of the United States. The famous military personalities who took control of the post were Captain Robert Lee who strengthened the defensive structures at the Narrows, First Lieutenant Thomas Jackson who was later called “Stonewall” and Captain Abner Doubleday who was often called the inventor of baseball and hero of Gettysburg.

    Fort Hamilton areal view

    Fort Hamilton soldiers in front of sing

    Sign of Fort Hamilton

    Helicopter lands on Fort Hamilton roof

    The garrison of Fort Hamilton undergoes expansion while Fort Lafayette became the prison camp for the imprisoned Confederates during the Civil War. Being the only active installation in the area, Fort Hamilton performs all the duties the different installations usually do. There are different rehabilitations that were done at the Narrows, different structures were destroyed by Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Fort Lafayette included because it was near the Brooklyn shore.

    It was in 1966 when efforts to save the historical structures started to unfold such as the Staten Island Fort Wadsworth Museum and the Army’s Harbor Defense Museum. There are also famous landmarks like the Robert Lee House and the Colonel’s Row which houses the elder military officers.  The original fort became the Officer’s Club which is now the place for the Community Club.

  • Fort Drum

    Fort Drum is a United States Army military installation that is situated in Jefferson County. It has a population of 12,123 in a 107, 265 acres of land. The installation houses the 10th Mountain Division, the US Army Materiel Command FSC, the American Red Cross, the 18th Weather Squadron Detachment and the 20th Air Support Squadron.

    Fort Drum Facts

    • Location: Jefferson County, New York
    • Website: Visit Fort Drum Website ›
    • Phone: (315) 772-6011
    • Latitude: 44.059466
    • Longitude: -75.716057
    • DSN: 772-6011

    Fort Drum was built on 1908 and was utilized as a training site since it was established. Its primary mission is to command of the active units assigned in the area, provides logistic and administrative support of its tenant units, and supports the active duty servicemen and reserves in their training of nearly 80,000 troops a year. Fort Drum’s popularity started in 1935 when about 36,000 soldiers from the northeast came to be part of the peaceful exercise which was held in Pine Plains and the nearby areas.

    Fort Drum and some popular plane

    Hangars at Fort Drum NY

    Main sign of Fort Drum

    Headquarter of Fort Drum

    During World War II, Pine Camp undergoes expansion by purchasing 75,000 acres of land and within 10 months period with a budget of $20 million, the entire place which was used to be a farmland now houses the different units that were planned to undergo training. The 4th Armored Division, the 5th Armored Division and the 45th Infantry Division were the three units that trained at the Pine Camp.

    It served also as the camp for the prisoners of war. On 1951, Pine Camp was named Camp Drum in honor of Lt.General Hugh A.Drum who led the First United States Army during the Second World War. It was changed to Fort Drum on 1974. The first units arrived on December 1984 and on February 1985 the units was activated and the unit was named as the 10th Mountain Division. New building, roads and housing units were built with a budget of 1.3 million between the periods of 1986 to 1992.

  • 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.

  • US Army Camp Frank D. Merrill

    The United States Army Camp Frank D. Merrill is the primary military base that accommodates United States Army Ranger School and the 5th Ranger Training Battalion, which is operated by small unit commanders.  Trainees are instructed on procedures and combat techniques to shift and move at adequate speed in various terrains, including mountainous environments.

    Frank D. Merrill Facts

    Most of the military combat areas are on mountainous landforms and since one eighth of the earth’s formation is composite of mountains, it is important to equip operatives on all educational aspects of situations that may affect their effectiveness in combat.

    US Army Camp Frank D. Merrill ranger practice

    Helicopter landed at Army Camp Frank D. Merrill

    The objective of the installation is to train and educate unit operatives on all different types of mountaineering skills to execute effectiveness on the battlefield. These trainees will be trained in real life experiences to test their skills, physically and mentally to maneuver such endeavors.

    There are currently three Ranger training establishments available, with this installation being the second, is ideally designed to elevate the soldiers ability to organize and manage picayune combat units for mission in mountainous landscapes. This installation offers coverage for patrol infiltration and exfiltration, ambushes, mountaineering skills, direct fire missions, small unit tactics, raids and other combat skills in close range.
    Soldier practice at Army Camp Frank D. Merrill

    Soldier in security tower at Camp Frank D Merrill

    All students entertained, will receive complete procedures and instructions in handling horrendous situations that may cause complications on the battlefield. These students will efficiently adapt and avail sustenance skills and endurance on different patrol missions that requires dedication and determination.  After exposure to these field events of training, trainees are evaluated based on commitment and stamina to the maximum level of efficiency executed. Once the students have completed all events on the Mountain aspect of training, they are transported by parachute assault or bus to the third and final of training session, which is conducted in Florida at the Camp Rudder,  in close proximity to the Eglin Air Force Base.

  • Tyndall Air Force Base

    The Tyndall Air Force Base is situated on an agreeable land formation of over 28,800 acres in size. The organization is renowned for its efficient practices in Air Command and Education training at a close proximity to Panama City, Florida. In estimation, the base lies 1 mile on the south eastern side of Panama City in Bay County, Florida. The establishment became known in 1941, where sponsored training was entertained for the gunnery exercises in efforts to assist the Army Air Corps.

    Tyndall Air Force BaseFacts

    • Location: near Panama City, Florida
    • Website:
      Visit Tyndall AFB Website ›
    • Phone: (850) 283-1113
    • Longitude:
      -85.5762
    • Latitude:
      30.070877
    • DSN:
      523-1113

    However as time progressed, training exercises entertained all-weather aircraft controllers and jet interceptor pilots development training. In 1957, the development was reorganized by the Air Defense Command with assigned duties, to focus on system evaluations and weapons training techniques, equipment testing, tactical air defense and tactics for the military. The 325th Fighter Weapons Wing was given the name 325th Tactical Training Wing in 1981 under strategical commands. The base was then assigned as an Air Combat Command division, in September of 1991.

    Plains parked at Tyndall AFB

    Plane in hangar at Tyndall Air Force Base

    This established has the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group and 325th Wing which is the 1st Air Force headquarters contained for housing on property. The name assigned to the establishment was derived from the pilot of World War I who was the first Lieutenant, recognized as Frank Benjamin Tyndall. This legendary commander is well known for his command of the 22nd Aero Squadron that successfully destroyed four enemy planes in France and is a Silver Star recipient.

    Plane lands at Tyndall Air Force Base

    Military robot testing at Tyndall Air Force Base

    The 325th Wing is efficient in its formation of teams that possesses supremacy in training the F-15 intelligence personnel, crew chiefs, air traffic controllers, weapons controllers and the F-15 pilots. The teams under command at this facility are diverse participants in their field criteria’s and will execute excellent job specifications. Tyndall Air Force Base continues to evaluate the best operatives for experience and work development.

  • 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

  • Robins Air Force Base

    The Robins Air Force Base constitutes an estimated landmass of over 8435 acres of land. The administrative, storage and maintenance facilities are situated on14 million square feet of land sectored. The installation is recognized as one of the major Air Force bases, hosting the largest as a single-site confinement, which is operational by commands of the Air Force Material Command Base in Houston County, Georgia.

    Robins Air Force Base Facts

    • Location: Houston County, near Warner Robins, Georgia
    • Website:
      Visit Robins AFB Website ›
    • Phone: (478) 926-1110
    • Longitude:
      -83.591194
    • Latitude:
      32.641037
    • DSN:
      468-1110

    Upon establishment of the complex in 1942, the base is known to accommodate the 78th Air Base Wing along with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, which is still in effect. The name given to the base was derived from the Brigadier, General Augustine Warner Robins recognized as the father for the Air Force logistics.

    Planes comes out of hangar at Robins Air Force Base

    Sunset and airbus at Robins Air Force Base

    As the largest of industrial complex in the Southern Air Force divisions, this installation is worth over $3, 298, 814,000 in facilities plotted on 3.8 million square feet of land, hosting storage spaces, shops and administrative sectors.

    The Robins Air Force Base is ranked superior to other Air Force Bases facilitating various types of frontline defense missions such as, weapons systems management functions, DOD mission support agencies, operational and flying missions and Title 10 depot maintenance functions for the centric aviation military installations. This base plays a major role in the nation’s dense field and is readily available for assigned operational missions. The division is well organized and top rated with incomparable contribution and capabilities for current and future missions.

    Specialists doing some repair for wing at Robins AFB

    Hangar at Robins AFB

    Plane parked in hangar at Robins Air Force Base

    This establishment is well recognized to facilitate the largest runway in Georgia, hosting over 1, 400 family home units. The organization currently employs over 27, 020 individuals which comprises of contractors, civilian service workers, non-appropriated fund employees and military operatives. There are currently 36, 855 jobs under supervision at the facility and regularizes duties along with the jobs that are considered peripheral to a total of 63, 875, which is basically 30. 84 % constituted in the location.

  • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

    Portsmouth Naval Shipyard was founded on June 12, 1800 when John Adams was the President of Unites States is the oldest operational navy shipyard in the country. It is situated in Kittery in the southern part of Maine close to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The shipyard is positioned on a group of small islands known as the Seavey’s Island placed in the Piscataquis River. This is a very good location for a shipyard because the ice is prevented by the rapid tidal waves of the Atlantic Ocean for easy navigation.

    Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Facts

    • Location: Kittery, near Portsmouth, New Hampshire
    • Website:
      Visit Portsmouth Website ›
    • Phone: (207) 438-1000
    • Longitude:
      -70.808418
    • Latitude:
      43.081139
    • DSN:
      684-1000

    The shipyard is used mainly for repairing and remodeling the Navy ships and the place has a history of shipbuilding. The first shipyard creation was opened on 1814, the 74 gun Washington line of ship under the supervision of William Badger. This is also the place where the first submarines were constructed; the L-8 submarine is the first submarine constructed here. Following this, barracks were constructed, the workforce multiplies rapidly. After the World War II they continue designing and constructing submarines while the submarine constructed made a great impact on today’s submarines technology and models.

    Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Areal view

    Cool boat at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

    Submarine like monument at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

    Main sign at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

    More than 70 submarines were built at the time of World War II making a record of 4 submarines created daily with over 25,000 workers at the shipyard. Because of this, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is the hub for their development and design of submarines. An example of this is the Albacore which started the round cross section and the teardrop hull design of the submarine and the shipyard is also proud to say that the first American submarine powered by nuclear the Swordfish is constructed here.

    At present, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard primary’s aim is to offer the US Navy their services in the modernization, overhaul and repairs of all the submarines and other surface vehicle.