Ankara Turkey
Overseas Base · Turkey
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Air Force at Incirlik, elsewhere controversial for decades, government restricted base use during 2003-2011 Iraq 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. Ankara Turkey in Turkey is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
39.9208°N, 32.8541°E · View on Google Maps →
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