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Scott Air Force Base
Scott AFB Facts
- Location: St. Clair County, near Mascoutah, Illinois
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- Phone: (618) 256-1110
- Longitude:
  -89.835278
- Latitude:
  38.545278
- DSN:
  576-1110
This is a United States Air Force named after the first person killed in an airplane crash, Corporals Frank S. Scott. Illinois Scott is located in St. Clair County, near St. Louis Metropolitan area and is under the operation of the 375^th Air Mobility Wing. The center’s residential section has a population of 3,612 at the 2010 census. The 932d Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command and the 126th Air Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard are operated at the base by the Air Mobility command. The Base served as an airfield during the 1^st World War. It also trained pilots for airplanes from 1917 but was discontinued in 1937 when lighter aircrafts were introduced. The aircrafts used during the training were used as ambulances to lift disaster victims to healthcare facilities. The Scott field became the headquarters of the United States Air Forces in 1938, and in preparation to that, most of the old buildings were demolished for new ones to be built. In all, 73 buildings were built in the restructuring exercise.

Civilian aircrafts are allowed to use the facility, with the civilian airport referred to as the Mid America St. Louis Airport. It has however not been supporting commercial airlines since January 3^rd, 2009 when the Allegiant Air pulled out of the base. Scott is also headquarters of many military organizations including the United States Transport Command, Air Mobility Command, the United States Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and the 18^th Air Force. Others are the Air Force Global Logistics Support center and the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization. The 375th Air Mobility Wing, which is the operating unit of the Illinois Scott Airforce Base hosts over 30 other units including the Airforce Reserve Command, the Illinois Air National Guard, the 3^rd Investigations Region and the 3^rd manpower requirements Squadron.
May 28, 2011
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island Arsenal Facts
- Location: On an island on the Mississippi River, Illinois
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- Phone: (309) 782-6001
- Longitude:
  -90.5786
- Latitude:
  41.5095
- DSN:
  793-6001
The Rock Island Arsenal was originally set up as a leather field gear and accoutrement manufacturing center as well as an arsenal. It is now the manufacturing center for small arms and many of the military artillery in the United States. It covers 3.83 square kilometers of land and located between the Rock Island, Iowa and the city of Davenport.

This Base was the site where Fort Armstrong was located, and was originally a government site but now serves as the largest United States Army arsenal for manufacturing weapons. Liberty Mark VIII tanks were made at the Base for the 1^st World War and as such recognized as a historic landmark. Arsenal Rock served as an army prison during the American Civil War, where captured soldiers of the Confederation were detained. The facilities were hurriedly built when there is notice of arrival of new prisoners.

The arsenal is a successful military equipment manufacturing center, with products including M1A1 gun mount and the M119 howitzers and M198. The center also manufactures grenade launchers, recoil mechanisms, artillery, gun mounts and aircraft weapons subsystems. The military staff strength of the artillery is about 250 and about 6,000 civilian workers. A military cemetery, adjacent to the arsenal serves as the burial ground for over 1,964 prisoners of the confederate and Union Guards numbering 125.

Also, 49 members of the Colored Troops of the United States who died from diseases of exposure were also buried there. The arsenal also has other historic sites that serve as tourist sites. The Col. Davenport’s House is visited by many people and also where the first bridge was built across the Mississippi. The officers’ quarters which are located along the Mississippi river and the Cemetery of the Confederate are also visited. The Stone Workshops of the 19^th Century and the Rock Island National Cemetery, both located on the Rock Island Arsenal are also regarded as historic sites.
May 28, 2011
Naval Station Great Lakes
Great Lakes Facts
- Location: Lake County, North Chicago, Illinois
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- Phone: (847) 688-3500
- Longitude:
  -87.850765
- Latitude:
  42.308162
- DSN:
  792-3500
Build originally with 38 buildings; the Illinois Great Lakes is the host of the boot camp of the United States Navy. Known officially as Naval Station Great Lakes, the first buildings of this base was designed between 1909 and 1911 by the renowned architect, Jarvis Hunt. Located close to North Chicago, Illinois, this Naval base is made up of 1,153 building structures on a 1,628 acres of land, making it the largest single military station in Illinois and the largest naval training station. The road network spans about 50 miles to provide access to the facilities. Operated as a city on its own, the base has a security force, fire department and public works department. It also has schools and medical facilities to serve occupants of the base. The base also serves as the center for training new Navy recruits.

The Great Lakes Base became the only beginners’ training School for the navy in 1996 and since then, the base trains about forty thousand recruits each year. The workforce of the Naval base is about 7,000 at each point in time. Training is also organized for civilians aspiring to be sailors with about 16,000 of them passing out each year.

The center also provides support for some sites with technical training contents which include the Center for Surface Combat systems, the Center for Personal Development Center for Naval Engineering, Center for Naval Leadership, and the Center for Service Support. Among the numerous training facilities are other training institutions like the Electrician’s Mate, the Fire Controlman, Gunner’s Mate, Electronics Technician and Quartermaster, among others. The center has seen an improvement since 2005 with the building of a non-denominational chapel and a reception for civilian families. The Great Lakes Naval Base is listed as one of the historic places in Illinois. It also houses one of the 15 United States Naval Museums, the Great Lakes Naval Museum.
May 28, 2011
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Mountain Home AFB Facts
- Location: Elmore County, near Mountain Home, Idaho
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- Phone: (208) 828-2111
- Longitude:
  -115.866966
- Latitude:
  43.050074
- DSN:
  728-1110
Idaho Mountain Home has a large air force base in the city of Mountain Homes in Idaho as Mountain Home Air Force Base. The base was built in 1943 but it has been closed several times because of different reasons, but it is in operations since 1951. The base is commissioned 366^th Fighter Wing from Air Combat Command, which is comprised of some of the most expensive and sophisticated fighter jet planes of US Air Force including F-22A, B-2 Bomber and F-117 Nighthawk.

Its primary mission is to respond and support air combat planes, and operate in worldwide air combat operations. Besides being US Air Force base it is also a census controlled area having population of 3238. The base is parked with some of the best combat jet planes of US Air Force, especially large number of F-15s. The base was built during World War II and it was first used for training of US Air Force crew largely for B-24 Liberator that was a widely used air plane during the war. The base was commissioned different divisions in different times and they all arrived mostly to receive training. Before the end of the war, the base became in-active for some reasons until the base was redesigned and was renamed to Mountain Home Air Force Base.

The base is home to many modern fighter jet planes but it also host air shows every year where jet air planes such as Thunderbird showcases flying skills of US Air force by forming combinations of planes with smoke in air. They follow pre-designed routines and formations to entertain people who arrive at base on special occasions. They fly number of air planes such as Northrop T-38, McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, F-105 Thunderchief and more. The air show comprises of different squadrons who showcases their flying skills.
May 27, 2011
Hunter Army Airfield
Hunter Army Airfield Facts
- Location: Savannah, Georgia
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- Phone: (912) 315-3739
- Longitude:
  -81.147079
- Latitude:
  32.013025
- DSN:
  870-1411
On a land mass of an estimated size of over 5, 400 acres of land, nestled is the Hunter Army Airfield military base, which is located in Savannah, Georgia. This installation is situated in the county of Chatam and constitutes a collection of sub-divisions.

The primary objective of the Hunter Army Airfield military base, is to deliver administration, control, training, civilian military support, command and logistical support to both non-divisional and assigned units that are stationed at the Fort Stewart installation.

On a daily basis, the facility accommodates the following occupants in its population:

A total of 10, 205 civilian employees, 10, 514 active duty officers, 3, 474 family members, 780 reserve component officers, 417 active duties enlisted and 6, 579 retirees.

The facility is under operation command of the Fort Stewart military installation as a combined establishment prominently located in Savannah, Georgia. The location served as the Savannah Municipal Airport in 1929.

In 1940 the establishment was renamed as Hunter Municipal Airfield in commemoration of the reputable services provided by Lieutenant Colonel Frank O’ Driscoll Hunter, who is a native of Savannah and a legendary flying operative of World War I. This installation was the first of its kind in August of the year 1940.

The runway for this military base is approximately 3.5 kilometers and the most prominent with its featured airport parlance sectors composing of over 350 acres in landmass. Deployment is entertained by the 3^rd Infantry Division within close proximity to the Fort Stewart installation to avail support to various destinations worldwide. This development is also used, to accommodate the United States Shuttle emergency dismemberment.

There are also other tenants that occupy housing facility and are enlisted operatives for the United States Coast Guard sub-divisions. The facility continues to promote professionalism and effectiveness for all operatives nestled along with other prominent establishments of the United States Military.
May 27, 2011
Tripler Army Medical Center
Tripler Medical Center Facts
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
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- Phone: (808) 433-6661
- Longitude:
  -157.890208
- Latitude:
  21.359574
- DSN:
  433-6661
Hawaii Tripler Medical Center is the largest military hospital in Asia. It also operates as headquarter of Pacific Regional Medical Center. And it comes under the administration of US Army. It is located in the city of Honolulu in the state of Hawaii. It also has the honor to have the title of being the only United Nations Peace Operations Institute in US. The hospital was built in 1907 as Tripler Army Medical Hospital but the name of the hospital was later changed in honor of Brigadier General Charles Stuart Tripler. The building is divided into smaller buildings specified different duties and departments.

The hospital has massive size and can accommodate large number of patients. During World War II the hospital had 450-bed but it was expanded to accommodate 1000-beds. Interestingly the color of the building is pink. There are different stories about having pink color of the building, some says that it was the choice of General Richardson who commissioned the hospital; infact pink color is very popular in Hawaii and it is favorite color of many people.

There is also a story that when the design of the building was complete, it was time to decide the color of the project and General Anderson looked outside the window at pink color sand and suggested that it should be similar to pink.

The hospital also works with United Nations and offers its services for research, training and education. It also supports universities and researchers in United States working in medical field. It also owns the honor of working as Center of Excellence in Disaster Management Humanitarian Assistance; the hospital works along United Nations and supports it in international operations and projects. Military personnel are also trained at Hawaii Tripler Medical Center as part of peacekeeping operations assigned to work around the world.
May 27, 2011
Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport
Gulfport Battalion Center Facts
- Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
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- Phone: (228) 871-2555
- Longitude:
  -89.072685
- Latitude:
  30.40634
- DSN:
  868-2555
The Gulfport Naval Construction Battalion Center is the home base of the construction units of the Naval Force which is found in Gulfport, Mississippi. It houses the 20th Naval Construction Regiment and the Navy Mobile Construction units such as the 1, 7, 74 and 133. The base offers home and services to the construction workers and is used as storage for the construction materials and equipment as well as a stand by force in time of emergency and insurgency.

The Gulfport Battalion Center was founded on June 2, 1942 as a base for the Navy Seabees who were civilians at that time in constructing the military equipment and installations and provides home to the US Navy Construction Battalions that were to be assigned to the battlefields in Europe and the Pacific during the World War II. The US Naval Training Center was launched on March 1944 which provides training in radioman, basic engineering, diesel, electrician and quartermaster knowledge.

During the World War II, the base was the center for training and construction works. It was then commissioned by the Navy and used as store house for the Navy and military facilities which until now serves the same purpose as well as the center for the various construction jobs in the military. On 1945, it became the US Naval Storehouse and was commissioned on 1946 as the Training Center. On 1948, it became the storage of the countries accumulated stocks such as copper, bauxite, sisal, abaca and tin. Bauxite is the largest stock the station has which occupies 24 of the stations 1,098 acres of land.

The Gulfport Battalion Center had ballooned to 183 military and 523 civilian employees in support of the 4,200 Seabees. It is now listed as one of the Navy’s excellent installations whose major concern is military’s readiness in the logistic support and mobilization of the US Navy.
May 26, 2011
Schofield Barracks
Schofield Barracks Facts
- Location: Oahu, Hawaii
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- Phone: (808) 449-7110
- Longitude:
  -158.06777
- Latitude:
  21.500033
- DSN:
  N/A
Hawaii is a very beautiful group of islands and it is home to some of the best battle training sites in US. It has good number of hills and mountains, which makes it ideal place to train soldiers with mountain climbing and hiking skills. Hawaii Schofield Barracks is basically an US Army post rather than a base. It is a census controlled city located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. It has a population of 14,428 comprising of civilians, Army personnel, employees and families. The Army post was built in 1908 and has been in use since then. The main purpose of the post is to provide protection to nearby Pearl Harbor and Oahu Island, which has become the largest army installation in Hawaii.

The Hawaii Schofield Barrack is home to 25^th Infantry Division and it is also known by other names; they played vital role during Vietnam War and have vast amount of experience in performing operations in dense forests and rainy areas. The Hawaii Schofield Barracks currently comprise of highly trained airborne soldiers, Stryker vehicles and light infantry. The 25^th Infantry Division was composed in 1941 and has been deployed in Hawaii Schofield Barracks for a long time. The infantry has also performed operations in Korean War, World War II, Iraq and Afghan War.

The Hawaii Army post also comprise of US Army Hawaii Command Headquarters responsible for operations in Hawaii. It also has Schofiled Training School to train new soldiers with weapons and endurance exercises. The area of the post comprise of houses for families of Army and most of them have been privatized but remains under Army’s administration, entertainment facilities such as bowling alleys, library, shops and grocery stores and more. The residential area comprise of modern design apartments and houses, designed with luxurious features and comfort. It also offers East Range Training Area built for testing rifles and practice; it is a very restricted area and only authorized personnel are allowed to enter the place.
May 26, 2011
USCG Station Maui
Station Maui Facts
- Location: Maalaea Harbor on the South Shore of Maui, Hawaii
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- Phone: (808) 986-0023
- Longitude:
  -156.544936
- Latitude:
  20.902967
- DSN:
  N/A
It is basically a base for US Coast Guard that operates all operations in the territory of Hawaii Island. It is the most active civilian-military force in United States. Its main purpose is to provide protection along working with defense forces and provide search-and-rescue services. The US Coast Guard was founded a long time ago and has been very active since then. Today the Coast Guard can perform a number of operations including working against sea pirates, illegal immigrants, rescue operations, protection in sea and other major operations.

The US Coast Guard widely collaborates with US Navy in joint operations and training exercises. The Hawaii Station Maui was stationed with US Coast Guard’s largest division that is 14^th district. The division has total of 13 stations installed on different islands. The division also works with the government of Japan having a station in Japan as well, which is also known as US Coast Guard Far Eastern Activities. The division has different units stationed on different islands giving a wider coverage during operation.

The division focuses on rescue mission and maritime security. It is equipped with latest technologies and arms; they also have their own airplanes and helicopters. They also have their own ships such as USCGS Hamilton designed to protect marine security, support sea operations and assist search-and-rescue operations. They use helicopters in rescue operations such as Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin, which is a twin engine helicopter.

The US Coast Guard is also trained to work with ammunition; the standardized arm that they use is SIG P226 pistol widely used in marine operations. It is handy, light weight and works perfect in sea like humid conditions. The best thing about Coast Guard is that they are trained to perform operations in multiple conditions and mission requirements; they perform search-and-rescue operations as well as work along Navy and other military organizations.
May 26, 2011
Fort Stewart – Hunter Army Airfield
Fort Stewart Facts
- Location: Liberty and Bryan Counties, Georgia
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- Phone: (912) 767-1411
- Longitude:
  -81.614655
- Latitude:
  31.870255
- DSN:
  870-1411
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield military is the only confinement containing establishments that dates back as far as the Second World War and the early 1950’s. The facility is nestled on a landmass of 279, 200 acres of plots, which is elongated across five counties. The installation is renowned for its large capacity and is recognized as one of the largest military installation located east of the Mississippi River, which offers continued support to the nation and individuals within and around the world, in distress.

The organization is well reputable for its provisions of heavy duty protection force power platform on the Eastern Coast. The main objective of the installation is to train, equip, deploy and redeploy specialized operatives under command on mobilization and army component units for the United States military.

With its efficient response team, the facility will actively respond to countries in distress as engaged in deployment during the 1990 Gulf War, where combatants effectively neutralized circulated problems. Annually, operatives are deployed to countries such as, Kosovo, Egypt, Iraq, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Kuwait. Primarily, the 3^rd Infantry Division is situated within the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Military Base, under command management along with other sub-divisional embodiments.

On the south western border of the city of Savannah, lies the Hunter Army Airfield which is situated in Chatham County. The establishment embodies a total of 5, 370 acres of land and host the longest runway for the United States Army, which is approximately 11, 375 feet long. With this landmass of an agreeable size, accommodation for the United States military fleet is a mere walk over.

As a power projection platform, the advantage is very beneficial and critical on all aspects for the Hunter Army Airfield, since this allows easy deployment for the military by sea or air. This installation is also the substitute landing site for the United States space shuttles. The 75^th Ranger Regiment, Rangers of the 1^st Battalion or the 3^rd Infantry Division is deployed by the Hunter Army Airfield to ease tension worldwide without the citizen’s recognition.
May 25, 2011
Fort Polk
Fort Polk Facts
- Location: Vernon Parish, Louisiana
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- Phone: (337) 531-2911
- Longitude:
  -93.205394
- Latitude:
  31.046812
- DSN:
  863-2714
Fort Polk can be described as a US Military set up situated in Vernon Parish, around seven kilometers eastern side from Leesville, Louisiana and also twenty kilometers to the north from DeRidder, Louisiana. It has been called honoring the Right Reverend Leonidas Polk, the very first Episcopal Bishop from the Diocese from Louisiana, and also a famous Confederate General from the United States Civil Conflict. This site includes somewhere around 198,000 massive areas. From this, 100,000 miles happen to be possessed by the Division of the Military along with 98,125 miles by the United States Forest Services, for the most part inside the Kisatchie Domestic Forest. Fort Polk stands out as the single Fight Instruction Facility which additionally educates and also deploys fight forces.

Fort Polk started out like a platform to the Louisiana Techniques during the nineteen forties. This supported the first Armored Department during the nineteen fifties, and also grew to become a fundamental instruction site in the course of Vietnam War decades of the sixties along with seventies. The site managed the fifth Infantry Department (Automatic) during the seventies-eighties, and also the second Armored Cavalry Regiment during the nineteen nineties. Fort Polk has become the home of the Combined Preparedness Instruction Facility, the fourth Brigade, tenth Mountain Department, and 115th Fight Assistance Medical center, first Control Improvement Brigade, the 162nd Infantry Brigade, United States Military Garrison and also Bayne-Jones Military Area Clinic. The terrain that’s at this moment Fort Polk is a component in the area involving social assets, such as historical places, historical properties as well as constructions, along with other places involving heritage importance. The United States Military also has invested lots of time, work, and funds in finding, discovering, and also inventorying a huge number of historical places in Fort Polk and also the asset owned and operated by the United States Forest Service the place the military trains.
May 25, 2011
Fort McPherson
Fort McPherson Facts
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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- Phone: (404) 464-2980
- Longitude:
  -84.42842
- Latitude:
  33.712388
- DSN:
  367-2980
With its many historical appearances, the Fort McPherson still stands prominent above other traditional and newly developed military bases. The sub-division received its current name in the year 1885, in honor of a superior military operative known as General James Birdeye McPherson. The general dedicated his life’s work to the Union Army during the turbulence of the American Civil War. This installation consist of other sub-divisions such as, the United States Army Reserve Command, the South East region headquarters for the Management Command, the United States Army Central, the United States Forces Command and other activities that are vital to the world’s development.

The facility is Fort Gillem’s closest sub-installation and military neighbor in the Forest Park area. Both facilities share similar morale support activities and services within military grounds. The Fort McPherson organization facilitates 3, 784 civilian personnel’s and 2453 military operatives. Since both facilities share the same common goal of interest and satellite installation procedures, the decisions made are co-operated to effectively execute and neutralize the mission specifics of the organizations. The operatives of these facilities are well trained and merited in all aspects of military operations carried out to stabilize any uproar in the country.

The city of Atlanta accommodates a total population of over 5 million people with its provisions of adequate transportation, traditional hospitality, educational facilities, agreeable climate, cultural activities, athletic events and entertainment; therefore residents are comfortable with life’s worth. The city offers the best sceneries for attractions, whether on or off post individuals can explore the city’s fine provisions.

The Fort McPherson installation is listed as one of the bases mentioned in the Base Realignment and Closure policy. Fort Gillem is the host for the satellite installation amenities for the facility, which will continue its existence as a reduced military facilitation effective in September of this year.
May 25, 2011
Fort Gillem
Fort Gillem Facts
- Location: Forest Park, Georgia
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- Phone: (404) 469-7311
- Longitude:
  -84.327812
- Latitude:
  33.624624
- DSN:
  797-7311
The Clayton County Communities alongside the Fort Gillem installation has worked in partnership for approximately 60 years, which began in the year 1941. The installation now stands prominently as Fort Gillem, which was given the name as a signified memory of Lieutenant General Alvan C Gillem, Jr. This major got introduction to his military career as a private at the Fort McPherson installation, in the year 1910. After 40 years of service to the installation, General Gillem Jr. retired as the general in command for the Third U.S Army which is now stationed at Fort McPherson.

The Fort Gillem installation is currently one for primary satellite headquarters for the United States Army Garrison. The cardinal formation of the United States Army Garrison is facilitated at the Fort McPherson military installation in Georgia. Therefore this deems the Fort Gillem installation as a lead subsidiary, for the Fort. The installation with a land mass fractioning to a total of 1, 465 acres in size, is well known as a host for a variety of supply and support units and constitutes a total of 1, 667 civilians, 1, 663 reservists and 456 military personnel’s. As the primary host for the First United States Army operatives along with these other units, the Fort Gillem installation is well organized to provide continuous support and benefits to all occupants.

As the headquarters for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the 2^nd Recruiting Brigade, the First United States Army, the 52^nd Ordnance Group and Equipment Concentration Site in charge of the 81st Regional Support Command, the 3D Military Police Group, the Department of Defense along with several other government embodiments and Army operatives, the installation continues to formalize the best training and educational provisions. The installation along with Fort McPherson avails skilled professionals who are diverse in the field.
May 24, 2011
Fort Benning
Fort Benning Facts
- Location: Columbus in Muscogee and Chattahoochee counties in Georgia
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- Phone: (706) 545-2011
- Longitude:
  -84.979763
- Latitude:
  32.340811
- DSN:
  835-2011
The Fort Benning military facility located in South, Georgia obtained its name from Henry Lewis Benning, a Civil War General who was also a reputable Columbus citizen. The establishment was introduced in 1918 and is well known for training over 108, 000 troops on an annual basis. The installation is worthy of its performances in accommodating a vast number of operatives on its land mass of 182, 000 acres, that is separated into four sections, which includes Kelley Hill, Main Post, Harmony Church and Sand Hill.

The facility accommodates over 120, 000 residents of composition, which includes reservists, military retirees, soldiers, contractors, civilians and family members. The installation is also known as one of the largest military sub-division in the United States with a number 6 rank and 3^rd in rank for hosting the largest operatives in endurance. Only a mere 7 percent on the organization lies in the state of Alabama while the remaining 97 percent, is situated in the state of Georgia. Residents located on property, utilize all services, live and work on Fort Benning which offers a variety of housing sites.

The Forces Command and Training along with the Doctrine Command is in charge of all operations for the Fort Benning military installation. This military base located in Columbus Georgia, enforces the ability to deploy military operatives by road, air and rail.

Fort Benning is the primary host for the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, Armor School, the 75^th Ranger Regiment, United States Army Maneuver Center, 3^rd Infantry Division, Infantry Training Center, the 14^th Combat Support Hospital and the 3^rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team.

This military base along with the Maneuver Center avails skilled, War leaders, Adaptive and Soldiers equipped professionally to engage in the field of battle. The facility is efficient in providing World class satisfaction to Army families and soldiers with future developments that are essential.
May 24, 2011
Columbus Air Force Base
Columbus AFB Facts
- Location: Lowndes County, north of Columbus, Mississippi
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- Phone: (662) 434-7068
- Longitude:
  -88.447189
- Latitude:
  33.64
- DSN:
  742-7068
Columbus Air Force Base is positioned in Lowndes County, 14 kilometers in the northern part of Columbus, Mississippi. The base is the place for the 14th Flying Training Wing whose mission is to offer the best training and education to all the US Air force officers and undergraduate pilots and also the allied forces of the US Air Force. It was founded as Air Corps Advanced Flying School in 1941. The base started by providing training bombers and fighters whose original plan was a flying school for advance twin engine aircraft.

After the World War II, Columbus AFB started the training of the Air Force pilots and has been doing it since then. The base stopped its operation after the war until 1951 and began its operation as a flying school by training pilots during the Korean War. During the later part of the 1950s, the base houses B-52 bomber squadron and KC-135 tanker squadron.

It was on 1969 that Columbus Air Force Base started again its mission in training pilots and continuously doing it for the past 4 decades. The cadets undergo rigid hands on and theoretical training in flying bombers, fighters and transports. Upon graduation, the cadets were awarded and then sent to different combat training missions. Top graduates earn the rank as Second Lieutenant while the other graduates rank as Flight officers.

It was only on January 22, 1942 that the base was named Kaye Field but later on changed to Columbus Army Flying School because of the confusion with Key Field which is based in Meridian, Mississippi until the base is named the Columbus Air Force Base.

The Columbus AFB trains almost half of the Air Force pilots to date by undergoing the basic and fundamental flight instructions. Columbus Air Force Base is considered the busiest military traffic controller in the world.
May 24, 2011
Naval Air Station Brunswick
NAS Brunswick Facts
- Location: Brunswick, Maine
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- Phone: (207) 921-2214
- Longitude:
  -69.937677
- Latitude:
  43.893501
- DSN:
  4776-2214
Naval Air Station Brunswick generally known as NAS Brunswick, has been a military services flight terminal situated 3.2 kilometers north-east from Brunswick, Maine. The camp has been the place to find a variety of Navy-operated Marine patrol airplanes. The camp keeps running as an element of the shutting measures even though the airport terminal is currently as Brunswick Executive International airport. The camp has been already signed for closing this year, according to the 2005 Base Renegotiation and Closing panel final decision. At the time of November 28, 2009, the final airplane (P-3 Orions) got away, never to come back. The runways have been for good shut during January last year. Right after shutting, the camp is going to be generally known as Brunswick Landing. Platform redevelopment authorities want to re-open the previous Navy airfield as being a private flight terminal along with a “Green Energy Recreation Area”.

In April this year, the airport terminal re-opened to be the Brunswick Executive Airport terminal. Soon after becoming outlined for the 2005 Platform Modification and Closing checklist, NAS Brunswick started planning by itself for turn off having a ruled September this year closing time. Because of this, a lot of “final” occasions have happened after the news. Around May ’08, Chief Will Fitzgerald absolved Captain George Womack, changing into NAS Brunswick’s 36th as well as last Commanding Official, and he is given the job of shutting down the camp. Around September ’08, NAS Brunswick organized the 33rd Great State of Maine Air Display designed for the final occasion that featured a great presence of greater than 150,000 men and women coming from the nearby region as well as outside the state. One can find probabilities of yet another Air Display happening a while sometime soon, however they won’t be held by a United States army platform.
May 23, 2011