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A military base is a space directly owned and run by or for the military that holds military equipment and personnel. Military bases help to push forward operations and training. United States active duty military troops are stationed in about 150 countries.
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Written by Lorena Martinez
Benefits
-Improves operational responsiveness to future events
-Deterring the enemy and assuring allies
-Assist the progress of security cooperation with partnering militaries.
Risks
-Uncertainty of access in time of need
-Vulnerability of bases to attacks from hostile states
-Costs
Military Bases...
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Bases Abroad Pros and Cons