Bagram AB
Overseas Base · Afghanistan
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
2014 agreement allows U.S. troops to remain at Bagram Air Base and at least eight more major installations through 2024.
💡 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. Bagram AB in Afghanistan is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
34.9462°N, 69.2646°E · View on Google Maps →