Ennylabegan Island Army Active Kwajalein Atoll
Overseas Base · Marshall islands
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Missile defense test site is target for missiles from California; post-WWII nuclear testing involved irradiation, forced displacement of Bikinians, other Marshallese.
💡 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. Ennylabegan Island Army Active Kwajalein Atoll in Marshall islands is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
8.7204°N, 167.7334°E · View on Google Maps →
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