Nuakchott (Air Force)
Overseas Base · Mauritania
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
APPEARS NOT IN USE: Military has used lily pad to conduct periodic surveillance operations of Tuareg rebels in Mali.
💡 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. Nuakchott (Air Force) in Mauritania is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
18.1009°N, -15.9515°E · View on Google Maps →