Agana Navy Active Agana

Overseas Base · Guam

Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas

About This Installation

Major Navy and Air Force bases occupy almost 30% of island; seized as U.S. colony in 1898 Spanish-American War.

💡 Why Does This Matter?

The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.

Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Agana Navy Active Agana in Guam is one of these installations.