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  • USAG Heidelberg

    When the Americans came in Heidelberg back March 1945, which there where intact structures historically. Heidelberg turned into house of European headquarters of the Army, 7 º Command of the Reservation of the Army, and 5 of the Headquarters of the Body.  The Kasernes Heidelberg they were constructed back in 1939- In addition a few of most respected of military units Germans parked time there, including the best Division of German Infantry. It was a question of a division of elite that it fought across very devastating ones & more important combats of 1st World war, even Russian front.

    USAG Heidelberg Facts

    When the 2nd World war ended, the Army of the USA! Thirdly with some other celebrity soldier, George Patton, who took & occupied the specific zone of Germany. So he turned into the commander of the first one into times of peace of the American forces into Heidelberg.  Today, we find like around 16.000 civil, military and familiar members at the expense of the Defense Department of life and of work in Heidelberg.

    USAG Heidelberg Soldiers with flags

    Freshman at USAG Heidelberg

    soldiers marching at USAG Heidelberg

    soldiers with families at USAG Heidelberg

    The community of Heidelberg military men at present tenant consists of 16 facilities and 30 more units. Principal commands tenant include: the Headquarters, Army of The United States of Europe and the seventh Army; Headquarters, 5 º Body, Joint Headquarters Center like formally LANDCEN, 1 of Support supervised by Personnel, Contracting and of the Headquarters of command, for naming some.

    Heidelberg is known as a great and romantic city which is situated on banks of the Neckar; it occupies today a fabulous position that astraddle on the respective door of a natural and huge entry. This is actually formed by Königstuhl & Heiligenberg (“Monte Santo”). It is dominated by the impressive castle ruins that for 5 long centuries were the residence of the electors brilliant Court Prince- At times considered like the prettiest city of Germany!

  • USAG Grafenwoehr

    Grafenwoehr is placed in magnificent Bavaria, it is near Nuremberg. When it comes to the main command, it is 7 º Command of Training of the Army with the basic mission of the formation. Moreover, there are like around 1000 individuals assigned like permanent part in Grafenwoehr. In the year 1998, the 7 º Army Command of Training (7ATC) initiated an exercise with live ammunition to train to the armored forces of work and companies in Grafenwoehr Area of Formation. This one is huge change in soil usage in terms of GTA that has totally supported the traditionally only maneuvers limited out of the road.

    Grafenwoehr Training Area Facts

    So, it has been like ninety years of interesting history of this area Formation in the Royal Army of Bavaria and even fully continued with Wehrmacht. In addition, several celebrities visited this place, including Elvis Presley, the prince of Bavaria, Rock’n’Roll is on, too!

    When it comes to training, the Grafenwoehr Are of Formation (GTA) the year 2005, is update the ranges selected in GTA with the condition of the most advanced technology of support actually fully ranges and indicates whether they are correct & realistic tactically.

    German defense minister visits USAG Grafenwoehr

    families day at USAG Grafenwoehr

    USAG Grafenwoehr

    Soldiers taking meal at USAG Grafenwoehr

    To fully achieve their goal, the principal tasks include the renovation and in terms of modifications in the Complex range of multiple uses; continuation of recapitalization of current ranges to fulfill the doctrinal procedure and tactical realism; sending of the digital systems AAR to the ranges of primary qualification.

    It improves fixed and mobile targetry, and the constant development of the CMTC-LF. The specific projects identified at present times, including a collective construction of Combined Weapon Centers of Training, the construction of a range of Aviation, etc. This is just a magnificent spot that cannot be left behind! Many tasks are going on and on in such a way to meet the highest-technological standards ever.

  • USAG Darmstadt Training Center

    It is a non-active base that was closed in 2008, as the authorities of the base was transferred to USAG Heidelberg, which is also located in Germany. The base was stationed with 22nd Signal Brigade and 66th Military Intelligence Group. There were around 9000 personnel living with their families on the base; there were approximately 4000 families living on base. The base comprised of both civilians and military personnel working for US military. The base also had a German airfield captured in 1945. There had been many changes on the base for better functioning of the base.

    USAG Darmstadt Facts

    The base is located around 30km from Heidelberg base and it comprise of number of sub-communities inside the base. The base also hosted number of US military programs; some programs are still active today while others are closed. Interestingly the base was also home to military newspaper. The base is also very near to city Frankfurt and all US military flights were strictly monitored by United States Air Force Europe.

    USAG Darmstadt

    Soldiers cutting cake at USAG Darmstadt

    Children works together with USAG Darmstadt soldiers

    Soldiers with flags at USAG Darmstadt

    A good feature of the base was that it had all the features of a city such as school, health care facilities, parks, recreational activities and more. The area is surrounded with mountains and greenery, which offered families living on the base with perfect environment. The base was designed similar to German architecture; some of the buildings even belonged to World Wars.

    Aschaffenburg is a city located in the north-west of Germany; it provided number of faculties to the base such as logistic services, military support and other services to families living in the area. The city also provided supplies to the base and supported number of US military operations held in the area. But after its closure the city no longer provide services to Darmstadt base and does not support military operations.

  • Campbell Barracks

    It is a major US base in Europe and it operates as US Army Headquarters for European Operations. The base is located in the city of Heidelberg in the south-west of Germany. It is also home to NATO’s Component Land Headquarters. The base played a major role in both World Wars as part of Nazi Germany. It also operated as a vital part of Adolph Hitler’s military. It also played a major role in Cold War.

    Campbell Barracks Facts

    The allied forces first entered the city in 1945 and without many efforts. The structure of the city remained intact and was not destroyed by the allied forces. Later the US base was captured that causes the regiment to move from Augsburg to Heidelberg. The US Seventh Army headquarters moved to Heidelberg in 1945 and remained there till 1946. The US Army also established an Army police to maintain law and order situations in US zones, which were disrupted due to immense war in the city.

    Talking about the role of the base in Cold War, the US forces stationed in Europe especially in Campbell Barracks in early 1990s, played vital role in the war. In 1993 the NATO headquarters in Campbell Barracks started offering its services with coalition of seven nations, which made the Campbell Barracks base as one of the most important locations during the war.

    soldiers at Campbell Barracks

    Main building of Campbell Barracks

    Campbell Barracks Areal View

    Soldiers marching with flag at Campbell Barracks

    Today the base works with collaboration of 15 NATO nations, which lead to new constructions on the base. The base also introduced new operations designed to meet new requirements of the base. The base now offers services to its allied nations stationed in Europe through NATO headquarters on Campbell Barracks.

    The base also focuses on resolving land issues, provides assistance in land operations, command and control, logistic services, training and exercise services to allied nation forces.

  • USAG Baumholder

    Baumholder is a small town in Germany and it is widely known for US base that was established during 1950s. There are around 12,000 US military personnel stationed on the base, they works on the base and moves around in the town. There are also other bases in Germany but Baumholder base offers military support to other bases as it is stationed with number of regiments and delta forces such as 5th Cavalry Regiment also known as Delta Troops. The Delta Troops have vast experience in both traditional and urban wars, they played key role in World War I and II, Afghan and Iraq War, and they are stationed around the world.

    USAG Baumholder Facts

    The base is also stationed with 170th Infantry Brigade that was especially designed to be stationed in Baumholder base. The regiment is also a part of program designed to expand US Army to around 75,000 soldiers while stationed on the base. The program is estimated to be completed till 2013. The basic purpose of the program is to establish a new regiment that is much stronger than other regiments. The newly formed regiment may return to United States by 2012 or 2013 where it may be equipped with better training and form heavier and stronger combat team.

    USAG Baumholder

    families day at USAG Baumholder

    Soldiers holding flag at USAG Baumholder

    sustainability of USAG Baumholder

    The base offers all basic facilities of a small city such as health care, primary and secondary school for families living here. The Baumholder town is home to local festivals and exhibitions, which creates recreational activities for families on the base.

    The US soldiers on the base were also reported to be involved in crime activities in the town of Baumholder in 2005. The local police arrested two US soldiers from the town who were later handed over to US military; the incident severely damaged the image of the base.

  • USAG Bamberg

    The Bamberg base is also referred to as USAG Bamberg and Warner Barracks at some places. The base is located in the city of Bamberg in southern Germany. And it is also considered as one of the best US stations outside the country. The best thing about the base is that US soldiers are stationed with their families and they are provided with all the facilities of a complete city such as education, health, recreational activities and more. The base has little lack of transport facilities for families living in the area so it makes it useful to have own transport.

    USAG Bamberg Facts

    • Website: Visit USAG Bamberg Website ›
    • Location: Bavaria within the city limits of Bamberg
    • Phone: 011-49-711-680-113
    • Latitude: 49.905998
    • Longitude: 10.912336
    • DSN: N/A

    The base has been under control of US forces since after World War II. The 3rd and 45th Infantry Division played key role in capturing the area from Nazi Germany. The 3rd Infantry Division is still active but the 45th Infantry Division is not active anymore.

    In 1891 the 5th Royal Bavarian Division entered the area and built many buildings and houses, which were used during both World Wars; today some of them still stands today and are now part of historical architecture. During both wars the base was stationed with different regiments of Germany and other countries. One of the most popular regiment stationed on Bamberg base was 17th Cavalry Regiment of Germany. An airfield was built on the base in 1928, which is still in use today. Surprisingly the Bamberg has been stationed with almost all the regiments of Germany for some time.

    USAG Bamberg Soldiers

    soldier after long walk near USAG Bamberg

    Inside of USAG Bamberg

    soldiers learning at USAG Bamberg

    The US forces entered the area in 1950 and named the base as Warren Barracks, named after Henry F. Warren who also received Medal of Honor in 1945. Today the base has been divided into different groups according to regiments, combat training teams and other groups. The base has also received munitions exchanges in early years of occupation; today it is has strict operations and exercises.

  • USAG Ansbach

    Germany Ansbach is also known as USAG Ansbach and it is located in the town of Ansbach, Germany. The base has very importance as it administrates all operations of US Arm Force in the Southern region of Germany. The base is an attraction of German architecture where installation of US Forces is stationed but they do not have the permission to operate in the country. The base comprises of US Forces with their families and they have all the features of a city. Ansbach is a very beautiful town and has great features, which is perfect for training exercise. It is not a very effective base as it is designed to train and exercise in hostile conditions and terrains of Germany.

    USAG Ansbach Facts

    • Website: Visit USAG Bamberg Website ›
    • Location: middle of Bavaria in Germany
    • Phone: 011-49-711-680-113
    • Latitude: 49.300884
    • Longitude: 10.573165
    • DSN: 314-468-1500

    In 1945 the Western Allied Invasion of Germany, much of the area was captured by United States Third Army or commonly known as United States Central Army. The US Third Army used 354th Fighter Group comprising of air planes such P-47 Thunderbolt to capture the area from Nazi Germany. After the war the US Forces along NATO forces stayed in the area until the installation was divided into five different groups in Germany. Today they have upgrades their bases with more buildings such as school and library for their families, hospital and other useful facilities. The base does not have air squadrons and has no fight jet planes in the area; they only have training and exercises facilities and equipments.

    USAG Ansbach Machine

    Insane military machine at USAG Ansbach

    Army soldiers at USAG Ansbach

    soldiers on helicopter at USAG Ansbach

    Talking about facilities on the base, the base is a popular sporting area for US soldiers stationed in Germany. It also has fitness center with trained staff and offer lockers, wide range of fitness equipments and other good facilities. The base also has a bowling area with snacks bars, professional bowling shops. The base also offers outdoor sport activities such as skiing and resorts.

  • Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

    It is one of the oldest US Naval bases located in the Guantanamo Bay province of Cuba. The country is an island having a US base at the corner of the country with hills and mountains, which gives it many advantages of security. The base was opened in 1903 and it has been stationed in the area since then. According to Cuban-American Treaty, US Navy hold primary sovereignty on the area and the Cuban government has ultimate sovereignty in the area. But there have been some conflicts on the treaty between current Cuban government and United States, and they are working to solve the issues.

    Guantanamo Bay Facts

    During Spanish-American War, US Forces seek shelter from hurricane on Guantanamo Bay, and hence a US Naval base was built on the site. The site also has a detention center for personnel, which either belongs to terrorist groups or are threat to national security to United States. The detention center has been under criticism around the world but it is still in operation. The detention center is operated by US Marines and detainees are trailed under military law.

    Areal view of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

    Areal view of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

    Main sign of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

    Guantanamo Bay Naval Base

    The Guantanamo Bay also serves as US Naval Base that was established during Spanish-American War. After the war the US Forces captured large area of Spain and its complete sovereignty was given to Cuban Republic except the area of Guantanamo Bay as it was already in use by US Forces for refueling. The base becomes an important location for US Forces during World War II as it become the distribution point of conveys, which were arriving from of United States.

    In 1939 the Cuban government restricted the US Naval base from number of services such as water supply. The United States paid fee for different services to keep the base running. Today the situation on US Naval base has fairly settled and it is still in operation.

  • Novo Selo Training Range

    It is also known as Novo Selo Training Range built in 1962. It is one of the most important training facilities in Bulgaria, which is used by both Bulgarian and NATO forces stationed in the country. It is a large training facility and it is located around 45km away from Bezmer Air Base, which is a major air force base. The range is also very close to port of city Burgas in the Silven province of Bulgaria. The base is widely used by NATO and US Arm forces; it is also home to numerous joint US-Bulgaria training exercises.

    Novo Selo Range Facts

    • Website: No known website for Novo Selo Range.
    • Location: Bulgaria
    • Latitude: 42.720278
    • Longitude: 26.591944
    • DSN: N/A

    The base is also used for biological and chemical weapon testing, tank shooting and reconnaissance training exercises. The range is also home to nuclear weapon testing. Infact the range is one of the widely visited training facilities by NATO and US Forces, which makes it count in one of the best training and testing ranges in countries where US Forces are stationed. The range was first used by international forces in 2004 and it is still in use. A good feature of Bulgaria Novo Selo Range is that it is surrounded by mountains and empty areas.

    Soldiers of Novo Selo Training Range at Bulgaria

    Soldiers practice at Novo Selo Training Range

    Novo Selo Training Range Areal View

    Novo Selo Training Range

    The base has also offered its services in number of wars including Cold War. The United States has invested around $60 million since 2008 in building new structures and training facilities, and it is still in construction. Infact it is the only state-of-the-art training range to support international exercises in the country.

    The base is also enlisted in Defense Cooperation Agreement that was signed between United States and Bulgaria. The agreement also includes that no more than 2500 soldiers from US Forces will be stationed in Bulgaria. And the duration of the exercise will be of limited time. The base is under the control of Bulgaria but it is usually used by international forces.

  • Graf Ignatievo Air Base

    The base is also known as Graf Igantievo Air Base and it is located in a small town of Graf Ignatievo in the city of Plodiv in Bulgaria. It is the only base of jet fighter planes commissioned with two squadrons of jet planes. The base was built in 1930 by the government of Adolph Hitler usually referred to as Nazi Germany, and it was built to support Hitler’s air force. But later the base was given to Bulgarian Air Force in 1940s. The first air squadron of Graf Ignatievo comprise of four planes, which also included bi-planes from Czechoslovak and a bomber from Poland. Later the base was provided with better planes including 12 Junkers Ju-87 dive bombers and more. But later the base was used against Nazi Germany.

    Graf Ignatievo Air Base Facts

    • Website: No known website for Graf Ignatievo.
    • Location: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
    • Latitude: 42.290278
    • Longitude: 24.713889
    • DSN: N/A

    During and after the war the air squadrons were transferred to other bases numerous times and were taken control by different countries. In result the air regiment at the base was introduced with newer and better planes after some time, and most of the planes were operated from Bulgaria Graf Ignatievo.

    Graf Ignatievo Air Base

    Overview of Graf Ignatievo Air Base

    Areal View of Graf Ignatievo Air Base

    F15 lands at Graf Ignatievo Air Base

    In 1990 many air regiments and air squadrons with different planes were disbanded at both Bulgaria Graf Ignatievo air field and former Uzundzhovo Air Base in Bulgaria. But air regiments at Uzundzhovo Air Base and Bulgaria Graf Ignatievo base were merged into one and were stationed at Bulgaria Graf Ignatievo base. Today it is the only air fighter defense base in operation. It also participates in international exercises with its remaining air crafts. There are also plans to merge 3rd Fighter Air Base the only air squadron with 22nd Ground Attack Air base in Bezmer to facilitate US Forces stationed in Bulgaria. The decision is not certain as it depends upon stationing of US Forces in Bulgaria.

  • Bezmer Air Force Base

    It is also known as Bezmer Air Force base and it is located in a small town of Yambol in Bulgaria. The base was named after Khan of Bezmar from 7th Century. The base played a small role in World War I in providing support to zeppelins, which were used to drop bombs in some countries such as Sudan, Russia and Malta. It is also home to one of the first bases of Bulgarian Air Force. The base was first commissioned with 22 Fighter Air Regiment in 1955 and later was converted to 22 Attack Air Base. Today it is serving as a base for jet planes including Sukhoi-25, which are still in use by some countries such as Iran, Ethiopia, North Korea, Sudan, Peru, Russia and more. The base is also stationed with other models of Sukhoi jet planes such Su-22M-4 and Su-22UM-3K, which have participated in number of exercises and NATO operations. There planes were widely used in number of operations such as Operation Desert Strom, Iran-Iraq war and Persian Gulf War.

    Bezmer AFB Facts

    • Website: No known website for Bezmer AFB.
    • Location: Yambol region of Bulgaria
    • Latitude: 42.454722
    • Longitude: 26.352222
    • DSN: N/A

    Today the Bulgaria Bezmer base is taking part in number of joint training exercises such as PfP (partnership for peace), which is a NATO program designed to create an environment of peace among NATO nations. The program comprises of countries such as Bulgaria, Turkey, France and more. The base offers its services and provides support to NATO programs. The base also offered its services in other joint programs such as Immediate Response 2006, which was held between United States and Bulgaria.

    Bezmer Air Force Base Planes

    Bezmer Air Force Base Planes

    Areal view of Bezmer Air Force Base

    Soldiers standing at Bezmer AFB territory

    To coop with international joint operations, the base is installed with new technological navigational and communication systems. There also plans to expand the range of the base to support planes at longer distances. The base is also ranked among the best bases in the world where US Forces are stationed, and it receives great importance by US Forces.

  • Aitos Logistics Center

    Bulgaria Aitos is also known as Aitos Logistics Center and it is located in a small town of Aitos in the republic of Bulgaria. The base is one of four bases that were established in the republic of Bulgaria through Defense Cooperation Agreement between United States and Bulgaria in 2006. The main purpose of the agreement is to promote NATO forces within the region and make black sea safer for ships passing in the sea, as there are number of pirates in the black sea. To solve this problem the United States established four bases in the republic of Bulgaria.

    Aitos Logistics Center Facts

    • Website: No known website for Aitos Logistics Center.
    • Location: Bulgaria near the central Bulgarian town of Aitos
    • Latitude: 42.7
    • Longitude: 27.25
    • DSN: N/A

    The base is primarily used to store munitions for United States Forces stationed in the country. It supplies ammunition to different parts of the country and other three bases as well. The base is divided into different sections stored with different kinds of weapons and hardware. The Bulgaria Aitos also comprise of military ammunition and hardware testing site near Aitos town named as Novo Selo Range.

    The Novo Selo Range was established in 1962 and it is currently in use by NATO forces. And it is one of the most widely visited test ranges by United States and Bulgaria Forces, and many NATO forces comes here for ammunition practicing. The base also serves as a US-Bulgaria joint operation testing range and there has been some investment by US Forces on Novo Selo Range.

    Aitos Logistics Center

    Plane lands at Aitos Logistics Center

    Logistics plane at flies over Aitos Logistics Center

    Map of US Bulgarian bases

    According to some reports there are around 2500 US soldiers stationed in Bulgaria on Defense Cooperation Agreement bases, and US soldiers are not allowed to bring their families with them in the country. Both countries are focusing on providing security in black sea, joint exercises and training. It is also agreed in the agreement that the bases will remain under control of Bulgaria. It is also agreed on the agreement that no more than 2500 soldiers will be stationed in the country and the duration of exercises will be limited.

  • 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.

  • USCG National Strike Force

    The National Strike force coexistent of the United States Coast Guard is assigned as the direct response unit. This team responds to assigned task such as, hazardous waste removal and oil spills and is also specially trained to handle chemical and biological weapons. Currently, the subdivision is under the management of Captain Roderick E. Walker.

    USCG National Strike Force Facts

    This embodiment constitutes a total of 200 personnel’s currently active on duty. The host of employees is sectored into three teams, to entertain strike activities for the entire region. These teams are assigned duties that cover the western region, corporate by the Pacific Strike Team, while the eastern perimeter is handled by the Atlantic Strike Team. On the other hand, the Gulf Strike Team is efficient in monitoring the entire southern region, along with Mexico and Puerto Rico. These teams are entertained with training as needed, to handle equipments and any uproar the may arise.

    The National Strike Team will respond promptly, to manage and supports incidents to promote site safety, conduct exercises for hazard assessment, resource documentation, monitor contractor performance, in-situ burn use, high volume lightering, monitor the effectiveness of operations, offshore skimming and oil spill dispersants. The Strike Team is also responsible for training Coast Guard units in liaison operations, environmental pollution response, evaluation and testing for pollution response equipments, to provide effective response in areas of liability.

    USCG National Strike Force testing

    USCG National Strike Force

    logo of USCG National Strike Force

    US Coast Guard National Strike Force working

    Once the information is relayed from The Public Information Assist Team, which provides relations in regards to media crisis support to the Coordinators of the Federal On-Scene in the event of hurricanes, major spills, floods, HAZMAT releases or other emergency issuance, a training simulation is issued for a four member team to evaluate an appropriate approach for the situation.

    The National Strike Force Coordination Center provides strategic guidance for the Strike Teams, to boost interoperability by means of programs to incorporate standardized response procedures for operation, equipment, qualifications and training.

  • White Sands Missile Range (WSMR)

    The largest rocket range of United States Army is the White Sands Missile Range which covers a 3,200 square miles in the southern part of New Mexico and five other nearby counties. Otera Range and the Oscura Mesa bombing range are found in this installation area.  Fort Bliss Range Complex which occupies 600,000 acres makes the place an ideal location for the military testing.

    White Sands Missile Range Facts

    • Website: Visit WSMR Website ›
    • Location: southern New Mexico
    • Phone: (505) 678-2121
    • Latitude: 32.942996
    • Longitude: -106.418982
    • DSN: 258-2121

    White Sands Missile Range objective is to offer the best service in the following areas such as design, test research, experimentation, development, training and assessment for new missile procedures. At present, White Sands Missile Range conducts the following operations of the Solar Dynamics Observatory, Orion Project Launch Abort flight Test Complex Ground Support for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite and the different operations related to missile testing and recovery.

    The location of Sands Missile Range is perfect for various applications in support for the missile testing. The main testing range is found in Tularosa Basin in the south-central part of New Mexico and the other range is the Electronic Proving Ground situated in the base of Huachuca Mountains in the southeastern part of Arizona. The main range has an area of 40 miles by 100 miles.

    Module mockup

    Museum at White Sands Missile Range

    White Sands Missile Range Areal View

    Open day at White Sands Missile Range

    This range is bounded by El Paso on the south, Alamogordo on the north eastern part and Las Cruces on the west and the mountains that have a height of 9,000 feet which serve as a good location for various missile testing. The main range has dry climate with rainfall of 12 inches yearly and has low humidity while the other range has perfect weather with open space, good visibility perfect environment for testing the electronic war equipments and other communication facilities.

    White Sands Missile Range goal is to best virtual and live missile range facility for joint system, integration, component and integration in supporting their efforts in the wartime applications and transformation.

  • 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.